and chusing according to that right judgment, and conforming the actions to such good choice. Ways and paths in Scripture-dialect are the courses and manners of action.
and choosing according to that right judgement, and conforming the actions to such good choice. Ways and paths in Scripture-dialect Are the courses and manners of actium.
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So that, in short, the sense of these words seems simply to be this, That a course of life directed by wisedom and good judgment is delightfull in the practice, and brings content after it.
So that, in short, the sense of these words seems simply to be this, That a course of life directed by Wisdom and good judgement is delightful in the practice, and brings content After it.
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For what-ever good from clear understanding, deliberate advice, sagacious foresight, stable resolution, dexterous address, right intention and orderly proceeding doth naturally result, Wisedom conferrs:
For whatever good from clear understanding, deliberate Advice, sagacious foresight, stable resolution, dexterous address, right intention and orderly proceeding does naturally result, Wisdom confers:
From thousand snares and treacherous allurements, from innumerable rocks and dangerous surprises, from exceedingly many needless incumbrances and vexatious toils of fruitless endeavour, she redeems and secures us. More particularly, III. Wisedom assures us we take the best course, and proceed as we ought.
From thousand snares and treacherous allurements, from innumerable Rocks and dangerous surprises, from exceedingly many needless encumbrances and vexatious toils of fruitless endeavour, she redeems and secures us. More particularly, III. Wisdom assures us we take the best course, and proceed as we ought.
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But he that knows his way, and is satisfied that it is the true one, makes on merrily and carelesly, not doubting he shall in good time arrive to his designed journey's end. Two troublesome mischiefs therefore Wisedom frees us from, the company of anxious doubt in our actions,
But he that knows his Way, and is satisfied that it is the true one, makes on merrily and carelessly, not doubting he shall in good time arrive to his designed journey's end. Two troublesome mischiefs Therefore Wisdom frees us from, the company of anxious doubt in our actions,
why should he despair of success, since effects naturally follow their causes, and the Divine providence is wont to afford its concourse to such proceedings? Beside that such well-grounded hope confirms resolution,
why should he despair of success, since effects naturally follow their Causes, and the Divine providence is wont to afford its concourse to such proceedings? Beside that such wellgrounded hope confirms resolution,
there being no designs in this world, though founded upon the most sound advice, and prosecuted by the most diligent endeavour, which may not be defeated,
there being no designs in this world, though founded upon the most found Advice, and prosecuted by the most diligent endeavour, which may not be defeated,
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The inconstant opinions, uncertain resolutions, mutable affections, and fallacious pretences of men, upon which the accomplishment of most projects relies, may easily deceive and disappoint us.
The inconstant opinions, uncertain resolutions, mutable affections, and fallacious pretences of men, upon which the accomplishment of most projects relies, may Easily deceive and disappoint us.
However, the irresistible power of the Divine providence, guided by the unsearchable counsel of his will, we can never be assured that it will not interpose,
However, the irresistible power of the Divine providence, guided by the unsearchable counsel of his will, we can never be assured that it will not interpose,
We see Moses, authorized by God's command, directed by his counsel, and conducted by his hand, intended to bring the Israelites into the land of Canaan; yet by the unreasonable incredulity and stubborn perverseness of that people he had his purpose frustrated.
We see Moses, authorized by God's command, directed by his counsel, and conducted by his hand, intended to bring the Israelites into the land of Canaan; yet by the unreasonable incredulity and stubborn perverseness of that people he had his purpose frustrated.
Our Saviour, by the example of his holy life, continual instruction, and vehement exhortations, assayed to procure a belief of and submission to his most excellent Doctrine;
Our Saviour, by the Exampl of his holy life, continual instruction, and vehement exhortations, assayed to procure a belief of and submission to his most excellent Doctrine;
how in a manner his designs were defeated, his desires thwarted, his offers refused, his counsels rejected, his expectations deceived, Wherefore, (saith he concerning his Vineyard) when I looked it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes? And again, I have spred out my hands all the day to a rebellious people.
how in a manner his designs were defeated, his Desires thwarted, his offers refused, his Counsels rejected, his Expectations deceived, Wherefore, (Says he Concerning his Vineyard) when I looked it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes? And again, I have spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people.
and being defeated leave them disconsolate. Yea farther, VI. Wisedom makes all the troubles, griefs and pains incident to life, whether casual adversities, or natural afflictions, easie and supportable;
and being defeated leave them disconsolate. Yea farther, VI. Wisdom makes all the Troubles, griefs and pains incident to life, whither casual adversities, or natural afflictions, easy and supportable;
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It suffers not busie fancy to alter the nature, amplifie the degree, or extend the duration of them, by representing them more sad, heavy and remediless then they truly are.
It suffers not busy fancy to altar the nature, amplify the degree, or extend the duration of them, by representing them more sad, heavy and remediless then they truly Are.
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that they may have a profitable use, and pleasant end; and, however, neither imply bad Conscience, nor induce obligation to punishment. For, VII. Wisedom hath always a good Conscience attending it, that purest delight and richest cordial of the Soul;
that they may have a profitable use, and pleasant end; and, however, neither imply bad Conscience, nor induce obligation to punishment. For, VII. Wisdom hath always a good Conscience attending it, that Purest delight and Richest cordial of the Soul;
that faithfull witness, and impartial judge, whoever accuses, always acquitting the innocent Soul; that certain friend, in no streight failing, in no adversity deserting;
that faithful witness, and impartial judge, whoever accuses, always acquitting the innocent Soul; that certain friend, in no straight failing, in no adversity deserting;
arming his mind with an invincible courage, and infusing a due confidence into it, whereby he bears up chearfully against malicious reproach, undauntedly sustains adversity, and triumphs over bad fortune.
arming his mind with an invincible courage, and infusing a due confidence into it, whereby he bears up cheerfully against malicious reproach, undauntedly sustains adversity, and Triumphos over bad fortune.
And this invaluable treasure the Wise man is onely capable of possessing, who certainly knows, and heartily approves the grounds upon which he proceeds;
And this invaluable treasure the Wise man is only capable of possessing, who Certainly knows, and heartily approves the grounds upon which he proceeds;
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To doe things with difficulty, struggling, and immoderate contention, disheartens a man, quells his courage, blunts the edge of his resolution, renders him sluggish and averse from business,
To do things with difficulty, struggling, and immoderate contention, disheartens a man, quells his courage, blunts the edge of his resolution, renders him sluggish and averse from business,
These obstructions Wisedom removes, facilitating operations by directing the intention to ends possible and attainable, by suggesting fit means and instruments to work by, by contriving right methods and courses of process;
These obstructions Wisdom removes, facilitating operations by directing the intention to ends possible and attainable, by suggesting fit means and Instruments to work by, by contriving right methods and courses of process;
he continues in good humour, maintains a sure friendship and fair correspondence with himself, and rejoyces in the retirement and private conversation with his own thoughts:
he continues in good humour, maintains a sure friendship and fair correspondence with himself, and rejoices in the retirement and private Conversation with his own thoughts:
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The composed frame of mind, uniform and comely demeanour, compliant and inoffensive conversation, fair and punctual dealing, considerate motions and dextrous addresses of Wise men, naturally beget esteem and affection in those that observe them.
The composed frame of mind, uniform and comely demeanour, compliant and inoffensive Conversation, fair and punctual dealing, considerate motions and dextrous Addresses of Wise men, naturally beget esteem and affection in those that observe them.
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Folly is freakish and humorous, impertinent and obstreperous, inconstant and inconsistent, peevish and exceptious; and consequently fastidious to society, and productive of aversation and disrespect.
Folly is freakish and humorous, impertinent and obstreperous, inconstant and inconsistent, peevish and exceptious; and consequently fastidious to society, and productive of aversation and disrespect.
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beside that real worth of it self commands respect, and extorts veneration from men, and usually prosperity waits upon his welladvised attempts, which exceedingly adorn,
beside that real worth of it self commands respect, and extorts veneration from men, and usually Prosperity waits upon his welladvised attempts, which exceedingly adorn,
and prodigally miss-spend our time, and vainly lose our labour; so the event not answering our expectation, our minds thereby are confounded, disturb'd, and distempered.
and prodigally miss-spend our time, and vainly loose our labour; so the event not answering our expectation, our minds thereby Are confounded, disturbed, and distempered.
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But when, guided by right reason, we conceive great esteem of, and zealously are enamoured with, and vigorously strive to attain things of excellent worth, and weighty consequence;
But when, guided by right reason, we conceive great esteem of, and zealously Are enamoured with, and vigorously strive to attain things of excellent worth, and weighty consequence;
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the conscience of having well placed our affections, and well employed our pains, and the experience of fruits corresponding to our hopes, ravish our mind with unexpressible content. And so it is;
the conscience of having well placed our affections, and well employed our pains, and the experience of fruits corresponding to our hope's, ravish our mind with unexpressible content. And so it is;
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whilst the noblest objects, being of a more subtile and spiritual nature, like fairest Jewels enclosed in a homely box, avoid the notice of gross sense, and pass undiscerned by us.
while the Noblest objects, being of a more subtle and spiritual nature, like Fairest Jewels enclosed in a homely box, avoid the notice of gross sense, and pass undiscerned by us.
For example, Corporeal Pleasure, which so powerfully allures and enchants us, Wisedom declares that it is but a present, momentany and transient satisfaction of brutish sense, dimming the light, sullying the beauty, impairing the vigour,
For Exampl, Corporeal Pleasure, which so powerfully allures and enchants us, Wisdom declares that it is but a present, momentany and Transient satisfaction of brutish sense, dimming the Light, sullying the beauty, impairing the vigour,
nor rendering the Masters of them so; accidentally obtained, and promiscuously enjoyed by all sorts, but commonly by the worst of men; difficultly acquired, and easily lost;
nor rendering the Masters of them so; accidentally obtained, and promiscuously enjoyed by all sorts, but commonly by the worst of men; difficultly acquired, and Easily lost;
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That the Honour men so dote upon is, ordinarily, but the difference of a few petty circumstances, a peculiar name or title, a determinate place, a distinguishing ensign;
That the Honour men so dote upon is, ordinarily, but the difference of a few Petty Circumstances, a peculiar name or title, a determinate place, a distinguishing ensign;
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things of onely imaginary excellence, derived from chance, and conferring no advantage, except from some little influence they have upon the arbitrary opinion and fickle humour of the people;
things of only imaginary excellence, derived from chance, and conferring no advantage, except from Some little influence they have upon the arbitrary opinion and fickle humour of the people;
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most evil to them that enjoy them; requiring tedious attendance, distracting care, and vexatious toil; attended with frequent disappointment, opprobrious censure, and dangerous envy;
most evil to them that enjoy them; requiring tedious attendance, distracting care, and vexatious toil; attended with frequent disappointment, opprobrious censure, and dangerous envy;
That Wit and parts, of which men make such ostentation, are but natural endowments, commendable onely in order to use, apt to engender pride and vanity,
That Wit and parts, of which men make such ostentation, Are but natural endowments, commendable only in order to use, apt to engender pride and vanity,
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so adored by vulgar opinion, Wisedom exercising severe and impartial judgment, and perceiving in them no intrinsick excellence, no solid content springing from them, no perfection thence accruing to the mind, no high reward allotted to them, no security to the future condition,
so adored by Vulgar opinion, Wisdom exercising severe and impartial judgement, and perceiving in them no intrinsic excellence, no solid content springing from them, no perfection thence accrueing to the mind, no high reward allotted to them, no security to the future condition,
from being transported with excessive joy in the acquisition of them; from being overwhelmed with disconsolate sorrow at the missing of them, or parting with them;
from being transported with excessive joy in the acquisition of them; from being overwhelmed with disconsolate sorrow At the missing of them, or parting with them;
from immoderate toil in getting, and care in preserving them: and so delivering us from all these unquiet anxieties of thought, tumultuous perturbations of passion,
from immoderate toil in getting, and care in preserving them: and so delivering us from all these unquiet anxieties of Thought, tumultuous perturbations of passion,
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and relations to men, a sound temper and complexion of mind, a vertuous disposition, a capacity to discharge the duties of our places, a due qualification to enjoy the happiness of the other World;
and relations to men, a found temper and complexion of mind, a virtuous disposition, a capacity to discharge the duties of our places, a due qualification to enjoy the happiness of the other World;
these and such like things, by discovering their nature, and the effects resulting from them, it engages us highly to esteem, ardently to affect, and industriously to pursue;
these and such like things, by discovering their nature, and the effects resulting from them, it engages us highly to esteem, ardently to affect, and industriously to pursue;
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so preventing the inconveniences that follow the want of them, and conveying the benefits arising from the possession of them. XIII. Wisedom distinguishes the circumstances, limits the measures, determines the modes, appoints the fit seasons of action;
so preventing the inconveniences that follow the want of them, and conveying the benefits arising from the possession of them. XIII. Wisdom Distinguishes the Circumstances, Limits the measures, determines the modes, appoints the fit seasons of actium;
a due proportion of bigness, a fit situation of place, a correspondency of shape, and sutableness of colour, is to be observed between the parts thereof:
a due proportion of bigness, a fit situation of place, a correspondency of shape, and suitableness of colour, is to be observed between the parts thereof:
a defect in any of which requisites, though the materials hap to be choice and excellent, makes the whole fabrick deformed and ugly to judicious apprehension.
a defect in any of which requisites, though the materials hap to be choice and excellent, makes the Whole fabric deformed and ugly to judicious apprehension.
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and those men who, against the custom and ordinary use, would needs pray with their faces covered, you know S. Paul insinuates of them, that they were fond and contentious persons.
and those men who, against the custom and ordinary use, would needs pray with their faces covered, you know S. Paul insinuates of them, that they were found and contentious Persons.
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or when the person admonished is otherwise employed, and attent upon his business; or being delivered in an imperiously-insulting way, or in harsh and opprobrious language;
or when the person admonished is otherwise employed, and attended upon his business; or being Delivered in an imperiously-insulting Way, or in harsh and opprobrious language;
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but if she interpose, and perform her part, all things will appear conformable, neat and delicate. XIV. Wisedom discovers our relations, duties and concernments, in respect of men, with the natural grounds of them;
but if she interpose, and perform her part, all things will appear conformable, neat and delicate. XIV. Wisdom discovers our relations, duties and concernments, in respect of men, with the natural grounds of them;
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that therefore it is according to the design of nature, and agreeable to reason, that to those, to whom our natural condition by so many bands of cognation, similitude,
that Therefore it is according to the Design of nature, and agreeable to reason, that to those, to whom our natural condition by so many bans of cognation, similitude,
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should heartily wish and industriously promote their good, assist them in accomplishing their reasonable desires, thankfully requite the courtesies received from them, congratulate and rejoyce with them in their prosperity, comfort them in their distresses,
should heartily wish and industriously promote their good, assist them in accomplishing their reasonable Desires, thankfully requite the courtesies received from them, congratulate and rejoice with them in their Prosperity, Comfort them in their Distresses,
and, as we are able, relieve them; however, tenderly compassionate their disappointments, miseries and sorrows. This renders us kind and courteous neighbours; sweet and gratefull companions.
and, as we Are able, relieve them; however, tenderly compassionate their disappointments, misery's and sorrows. This renders us kind and courteous neighbours; sweet and grateful Sodales.
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It represents unto us the dreadfull effects and insupportable mischiefs arising from breach of faith, contravening the obligations of solemn pacts, infringing publick laws, deviating from the received rules of equity, violating promises,
It represents unto us the dreadful effects and insupportable mischiefs arising from breach of faith, contravening the obligations of solemn pacts, infringing public laws, deviating from the received rules of equity, violating promises,
deserving rather our commiseration, then anger or hatred, which prompts us to bear the infirmities of our brethren, to be gentle in censure, to be insensible of petty affronts, to pardon injuries, to be patient, exorable,
deserving rather our commiseration, then anger or hatred, which prompts us to bear the infirmities of our brothers, to be gentle in censure, to be insensible of Petty affronts, to pardon injuries, to be patient, exorable,
and that therefore 'tis a vain, base, brutish and unreasonable thing, for any cause whatsoever, to desire or delight in the grief, pain or misery of our neighbour, to hate or envy him,
and that Therefore it's a vain, base, brutish and unreasonable thing, for any cause whatsoever, to desire or delight in the grief, pain or misery of our neighbour, to hate or envy him,
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or insult over him, or devise mischief to him, or prosecute revenge upon him; which makes us civil, noble and placable enemies, or rather no enemies at all.
or insult over him, or devise mischief to him, or prosecute revenge upon him; which makes us civil, noble and placable enemies, or rather no enemies At all.
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how comfortable in the consequences, the testimony of continual experience and the unanimous consent of all wise men sufficiently declare. But farther, XV.
how comfortable in the consequences, the testimony of continual experience and the unanimous consent of all wise men sufficiently declare. But farther, XV.
and affording convictive arguments to persuade to the Practice of it; which is accompanied with the purest delight, and attended with the most solid content imaginable.
and affording convictive Arguments to persuade to the Practice of it; which is accompanied with the Purest delight, and attended with the most solid content imaginable.
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not in vain ostentations and flourishes of outward performance, but in an inward good complexion of mind, exerting it self in works of true Devotion and Charity;
not in vain ostentations and flourishes of outward performance, but in an inward good complexion of mind, exerting it self in works of true Devotion and Charity;
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not in a peevish crosness and obstinate repugnancy to received laws and customs, but in a quiet and peaceable submission to the express Laws of God, and lawfull commands of man;
not in a peevish crossness and obstinate repugnancy to received laws and customs, but in a quiet and peaceable submission to the express Laws of God, and lawful commands of man;
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Also, by minding us of our manifold obligations to him, our receiving being, life, reason, sense, all the faculties, powers, excellencies, privileges and commodities of our natures from him;
Also, by minding us of our manifold obligations to him, our receiving being, life, reason, sense, all the faculties, Powers, excellencies, privileges and commodities of our nature's from him;
Also, by declaring the necessary and irreconcilable contrariety of his Nature to all impurity and perverseness, his peerless Majesty, his irresistible Power,
Also, by declaring the necessary and irreconcilable contrariety of his Nature to all impurity and perverseness, his peerless Majesty, his irresistible Power,
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By discovering him from his infinite Benignity willing, and from his unlimited Power onely able to supply our needs, relieve us in distresses, protect us from dangers,
By discovering him from his infinite Benignity willing, and from his unlimited Power only able to supply our needs, relieve us in Distresses, Pact us from dangers,
For he that wisely hath considered the Wisedom, Goodness and Power of God, cannot imagine God can with a regardless eye overlook his presumptuous contempts of his Laws,
For he that wisely hath considered the Wisdom, goodness and Power of God, cannot imagine God can with a regardless eye overlook his presumptuous contempts of his Laws,
as that which begetteth honour, love, and obedience to his Commands, and truly glorifies him; and as that which promotes the good of his Creatures, which he earnestly desires.
as that which begetteth honour, love, and Obedience to his Commands, and truly Glorifies him; and as that which promotes the good of his Creatures, which he earnestly Desires.
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It remains that we endeavour to obtain this excellent endowment of Soul, by the faithfull exercise of our Reason, carefull observation of things, diligent study of the Divine Law, watchfull reflexion upon our selves, vertuous and religious practice;
It remains that we endeavour to obtain this excellent endowment of Soul, by the faithful exercise of our Reason, careful observation of things, diligent study of the Divine Law, watchful reflection upon our selves, virtuous and religious practice;
but especially, by imploring the Divine influence, the original spring of light, and fountain of all true knowledge, following S. James his advice, If any man lack wisedom, let him ask it of God, who giveth freely.
but especially, by imploring the Divine influence, the original spring of Light, and fountain of all true knowledge, following S. James his Advice, If any man lack Wisdom, let him ask it of God, who gives freely.
Therefore, O everlasting Wisedom, the Maker, Redeemer and Governour of all things, let some comfortable Beams from thy great Body of heavenly Light descend upon us, to illuminate our dark minds, and quicken our dead hearts;
Therefore, Oh everlasting Wisdom, the Maker, Redeemer and Governor of all things, let Some comfortable Beams from thy great Body of heavenly Light descend upon us, to illuminate our dark minds, and quicken our dead hearts;
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to enflame us with ardent love unto thee, and to direct our steps in obedience to thy Laws, through the gloomy shades of this world, into that region of eternal light and bliss, where thou reignest in perfect Glory and Majesty, one God ever-Blessed, world without end. Amen.
to inflame us with Ardent love unto thee, and to Direct our steps in Obedience to thy Laws, through the gloomy shades of this world, into that region of Eternal Light and bliss, where thou Reignest in perfect Glory and Majesty, one God ever-Blessed, world without end. Amen.
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that which they trudge for in the Streets, which they work or wait for in the Shops, which they meet and croud for at the Exchange, which they sue for in the Hall,
that which they trudge for in the Streets, which they work or wait for in the Shops, which they meet and crowd for At the Exchange, which they sue for in the Hall,
which stuffeth their Hearts with mutual hatred and spite, which tippeth their Tongues with slander and reproach, which often embrueth their Hands with bloud and slaughter;
which stuffeth their Hearts with mutual hatred and spite, which tippeth their Tongues with slander and reproach, which often embrueth their Hands with blood and slaughter;
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this the Hire which men demand for all their Pains, the Prize they hope for all their Combats, the Harvest they seek from all the year's assiduous Labour.
this the Hire which men demand for all their Pains, the Prize they hope for all their Combats, the Harvest they seek from all the year's assiduous Labour.
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This some professedly and with open face, others slily and under thin veils of pretence; (under guise of friendship, of love to publick good, of loyalty, of religious zeal;) some directly and in a plain track, others obliquely and by subtle trains;
This Some professedly and with open face, Others slily and under thin veils of pretence; (under guise of friendship, of love to public good, of loyalty, of religious zeal;) Some directly and in a plain track, Others obliquely and by subtle trains;
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The reason indeed is obvious and evident enough, the very name of Profit implieth it, signifying that which is usefull, or conducible to purposes really or seemingly good.
The reason indeed is obvious and evident enough, the very name of Profit Implies it, signifying that which is useful, or conducible to Purposes really or seemingly good.
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The gain of mony, or of somewhat equivalent thereto, is therefore specially termed Profit, because it readily supplieth necessity, furnisheth convenience, feedeth pleasure, satisfieth fancy and curiosity, promoteth ease and liberty, supporteth honour and dignity, procureth power, dependencies,
The gain of money, or of somewhat equivalent thereto, is Therefore specially termed Profit, Because it readily supplieth necessity, furnisheth convenience, feeds pleasure, Satisfieth fancy and curiosity, promoteth ease and liberty, supporteth honour and dignity, procureth power, dependencies,
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in comparison whereto all other designs, which men with so much care and toil do pursue, are very unprofitable or detrimental, yielding but shadows of profit,
in comparison whereto all other designs, which men with so much care and toil do pursue, Are very unprofitable or detrimental, yielding but shadows of profit,
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and revelation more clearly declareth him,) in our hearts earnestly to love and reverence him, through all our practice sincerely and diligently to observe his Laws.
and Revelation more clearly Declareth him,) in our hearts earnestly to love and Reverence him, through all our practice sincerely and diligently to observe his Laws.
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demonstrating it really to be so, by representing some of those numberless benefits and advantages which accrue from it, extending to all conditions and capacities of men, to all states, all seasons,
Demonstrating it really to be so, by representing Some of those numberless benefits and advantages which accrue from it, extending to all conditions and capacities of men, to all states, all seasons,
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by charging them to be content with a little, and carefull for nothing; by diverting their affections and cares from worldly affairs to matters of another nature, place,
by charging them to be content with a little, and careful for nothing; by diverting their affections and Cares from worldly affairs to matters of Another nature, place,
by injoyning liberal communication thereof in ways of charity and mercy; by engaging men to expose their goods sometimes to imminent hazard, sometimes to certain loss;
by enjoining liberal communication thereof in ways of charity and mercy; by engaging men to expose their goods sometime to imminent hazard, sometime to certain loss;
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It furthereth the prejudice, that some persons, void of true Piety, or imperfectly good, (some Dabblers in Religion,) do not from their lame, slight and superficial performances feel satisfactory returns, such as they did presume to find;
It furthereth the prejudice, that Some Persons, void of true Piety, or imperfectly good, (Some Dabblers in Religion,) do not from their lame, slight and superficial performances feel satisfactory returns, such as they did presume to find;
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and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinances, and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of hoasts? Yea, that sometimes very pious men, being out of humour,
and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinances, and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of hosts? Yea, that sometime very pious men, being out of humour,
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and somewhat discomposed by the urgent pressures of affliction, the disappointments and crosses incident to all men here in this region of trouble, are apt to complain,
and somewhat discomposed by the urgent pressures of affliction, the disappointments and Crosses incident to all men Here in this region of trouble, Are apt to complain,
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What advantage will it be unto me, and what profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? or, with David, Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency:
What advantage will it be unto me, and what profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my since? or, with David, Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency:
To these considerations, disadvantagious in this respect to Piety, may be added, that the constant and certain profits emergent from it (although incomparably more substantial,
To these considerations, disadvantageous in this respect to Piety, may be added, that the constant and certain profits emergent from it (although incomparably more substantial,
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and to the mind more sensible then any other) are not yet so gross and palpable, that men, who from being immersed in earth and flesh are blind in errour, dull of apprehension, vain and inconsiderate in their judgments, tainted and vitiated in their palates, can discern their worth, or relish their sweetness.
and to the mind more sensible then any other) Are not yet so gross and palpable, that men, who from being immersed in earth and Flesh Are blind in error, dull of apprehension, vain and inconsiderate in their Judgments, tainted and vitiated in their palates, can discern their worth, or relish their sweetness.
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Hence it is, that so many follow the judgment and practice of those in Job, who say unto God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
Hence it is, that so many follow the judgement and practice of those in Job, who say unto God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
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For voiding which prejudices, and the recommendation of S. Paul 's project, I shall (as I said) propose some of those innumerable advantages, by considering which the immense profitableness of Piety will appear.
For voiding which prejudices, and the recommendation of S. Paul is project, I shall (as I said) propose Some of those innumerable advantages, by considering which the immense profitableness of Piety will appear.
Correspondently it disposeth Inferiours to be sincere and faithfull, modest, loving, respectfull, diligent, apt willingly to yield due subjection and service.
Correspondently it Disposeth Inferiors to be sincere and faithful, modest, loving, respectful, diligent, apt willingly to yield due subjection and service.
It inclineth Princes to be just, gentle, benign, carefull for their Subjects good, apt to administer Justice uprightly, to protect Right, to encourage Vertue, to check Wickedness.
It Inclineth Princes to be just, gentle, benign, careful for their Subject's good, apt to administer justice uprightly, to Pact Right, to encourage Virtue, to check Wickedness.
Answerably it renders Subjects loyal, submissive, obedient, quiet and peaceable, ready to yield due Honour, to pay the Tributes and bear the Burthens imposed, to discharge all Duties,
Answerably it renders Subject's loyal, submissive, obedient, quiet and peaceable, ready to yield due Honour, to pay the Tributes and bear the Burdens imposed, to discharge all Duties,
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It maketh Parents loving, gentle, provident for their Childrens good education, and comfortable subsistence; Children again, dutifull, respectfull, gratefull, apt to requite their Parents.
It makes Parents loving, gentle, provident for their Children's good education, and comfortable subsistence; Children again, dutiful, respectful, grateful, apt to requite their Parents.
It disposeth Friends to be Friends indeed, full of cordial affection and good will, entirely faithfull, firmly constant, industriously carefull and active in performing all good offices mutually.
It Disposeth Friends to be Friends indeed, full of cordial affection and good will, entirely faithful, firmly constant, industriously careful and active in performing all good Offices mutually.
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It rendereth all men just and punctual in their Dealing, orderly and quiet in their Behaviour, courteous and complaisant in their Conversation, friendly and charitable upon all occasions, apt to assist, to relieve, to comfort one another.
It rendereth all men just and punctual in their Dealing, orderly and quiet in their Behaviour, courteous and complaisant in their Conversation, friendly and charitable upon all occasions, apt to assist, to relieve, to Comfort one Another.
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It tieth all Relations more fastly and strongly, assureth and augmenteth all Endearments, enforceth and establisheth all Obligations by the firm bands of Conscience;
It tieth all Relations more fastly and strongly, assureth and Augmenteth all Endearments, enforceth and Establisheth all Obligations by the firm bans of Conscience;
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Much difference there is between performing these Duties out of natural temper, fear of punishment, hope of temporal reward, selfish design, regard to credit,
Much difference there is between performing these Duties out of natural temper, Fear of punishment, hope of temporal reward, selfish Design, regard to credit,
in all places, in all Societies it produceth, it advanceth, it establisheth order, peace, safety, prosperity, all that is good, all that is lovely or handsome, all that is convenient or pleasant for humane society, and common life.
in all places, in all Societies it Produceth, it Advanceth, it Establisheth order, peace, safety, Prosperity, all that is good, all that is lovely or handsome, all that is convenient or pleasant for humane society, and Common life.
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It rendreth men truly good, (that is, just and honest, sober and considerate, modest and peaceable,) and thence apt, without any constraint or stir, to yield every one their due;
It rendereth men truly good, (that is, just and honest, Sobrium and considerate, modest and peaceable,) and thence apt, without any constraint or stir, to yield every one their endue;
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whence, When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoyceth; and, When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoyce, saith the great Politician, Solomon.
whence, When it Goes well with the righteous, the City Rejoiceth; and, When the righteous Are in Authority, the people rejoice, Says the great Politician, Solomon.
It is therefore the concernment of all men, who (as the Psalmist speaketh) desire to live well, and would fain see good days; it is the special interest of great Persons, (of the Magistracy, the Nobility, the Gentry, of all persons that have any considerable interest in the world,) who would safely and sweetly enjoy their dignity, power,
It is Therefore the concernment of all men, who (as the Psalmist speaks) desire to live well, and would fain see good days; it is the special Interest of great Persons, (of the Magistracy, the Nobilt, the Gentry, of all Persons that have any considerable Interest in the world,) who would safely and sweetly enjoy their dignity, power,
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All the Machiavilian arts and tricks, all the sleights and fetches of worldly craft do signifie nothing, in comparison to this one plain and easie way of securing and furthering their Interests.
All the Machiavellian arts and tricks, all the sleights and Fetches of worldly craft do signify nothing, in comparison to this one plain and easy Way of securing and furthering their Interests.
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if every Prince gladly would have his Subjects loyal and obedient, every Master would have his Servants honest, diligent and observant, every Parent would have his Children officious and gratefull, every man would have his Friend faithfull and kind, every one would have those just and sincere with whom he doth negotiate or converse;
if every Prince gladly would have his Subject's loyal and obedient, every Master would have his Servants honest, diligent and observant, every Parent would have his Children officious and grateful, every man would have his Friend faithful and kind, every one would have those just and sincere with whom he does negotiate or converse;
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It fenceth him from insolence, and fastuous contempt of others; rendreth him civil, condescensive, kind and helpfull to those who are in a meaner state.
It fenceth him from insolence, and fastuous contempt of Others; rendereth him civil, condescensive, kind and helpful to those who Are in a meaner state.
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shewing him, that although he seemeth to have little, yet he may be assured to want nothing, he having a certain succour and never-failing supply from God's good Providence;
showing him, that although he seems to have little, yet he may be assured to want nothing, he having a certain succour and never-failing supply from God's good Providence;
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that notwithstanding the present streightness of his condition, or scantness of outward things, he hath a title to Goods infinitely more precious and more considerable.
that notwithstanding the present straightness of his condition, or scantness of outward things, he hath a title to Goods infinitely more precious and more considerable.
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A pious man cannot but apprehend himself like the Child of a most wealthy, kind and carefull Father, who although he hath yet nothing in his own possession,
A pious man cannot but apprehend himself like the Child of a most wealthy, kind and careful Father, who although he hath yet nothing in his own possession,
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the Lord of all things (who hath all things in Heaven and Earth at his disposal, who is infinitely tender of his Childrens good, who doth incessantly watch over them) being his gracious Father,
the Lord of all things (who hath all things in Heaven and Earth At his disposal, who is infinitely tender of his Children's good, who does incessantly watch over them) being his gracious Father,
whereas the impious person hath nothing beside present appearances to support or solace himself by; the which failing, down he sinketh into dejection and despair.
whereas the impious person hath nothing beside present appearances to support or solace himself by; the which failing, down he sinks into dejection and despair.
that it is onely Physick and Discipline to him, which shall have a comfortable issue; that it shall last no longer then it is expedient for him that it should:
that it is only Physic and Discipline to him, which shall have a comfortable issue; that it shall last no longer then it is expedient for him that it should:
wherefore he patiently submitteth to it, and undergoeth it chearfully, with the same mind wherewith a Patient swalloweth down an unsavoury Potion, which he presumeth will conduce to his Health.
Wherefore he patiently submitteth to it, and undergoeth it cheerfully, with the same mind wherewith a Patient swalloweth down an unsavoury Potion, which he Presumeth will conduce to his Health.
his duties are privileges, his falls are the grounds of advancement, his very sins (as breeding contrition, humility, circumspection and vigilance) do better and profit him:
his duties Are privileges, his falls Are the grounds of advancement, his very Sins (as breeding contrition, humility, circumspection and vigilance) do better and profit him:
whereas Impiety doth spoil every condition, doth corrupt and embase all good things, doth embitter all the conveniencies and comforts of life. III. Piety doth virtually comprise within it all other profits, serving all the designs of them all:
whereas Impiety does spoil every condition, does corrupt and embase all good things, does embitter all the Conveniences and comforts of life. III. Piety does virtually comprise within it all other profits, serving all the designs of them all:
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He hath interest in God, and can call him his, who is the All, and in regard to whom all things existent are less then nothing. The infinite Power and Wisedom of God belong to him, to be ever, upon all fit occasions, employed for his benefit.
He hath Interest in God, and can call him his, who is the All, and in regard to whom all things existent Are less then nothing. The infinite Power and Wisdom of God belong to him, to be ever, upon all fit occasions, employed for his benefit.
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and whereas the desired fruits of profit are chiefly these, honour, power, pleasure, safety, liberty, ease, opportunity of getting knowledge, means of benefitting others;
and whereas the desired fruits of profit Are chiefly these, honour, power, pleasure, safety, liberty, ease, opportunity of getting knowledge, means of benefiting Others;
Inter homines pro summo est optimus, saith Seneca; whom Solomon translateth thus, The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour. He is dignified by the most illustrious titles, a Son of God, a Friend and Favourite to the Sovereign King of the World,
Inter homines Pro Summo est optimus, Says Senecca; whom Solomon Translate thus, The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour. He is dignified by the most illustrious titles, a Son of God, a Friend and Favourite to the Sovereign King of the World,
for the effects of genuine Piety are so venerable and amiable, that scarce any man can doe otherwise then in his heart much esteem him that worketh them.
for the effects of genuine Piety Are so venerable and amiable, that scarce any man can do otherwise then in his heart much esteem him that works them.
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to wage war with happy success against principalities and powers. He conquereth and commandeth himself, which is the bravest victory, and noblest empire:
to wage war with happy success against principalities and Powers. He conquereth and commands himself, which is the Bravest victory, and Noblest empire:
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That all joy in believing, that gayety of hope, that incessant rejoycing in the Lord, and greatly delighting in his Law, that continual feast of a good Conscience, that serving the Lord with gladness, that exceeding gladness with God's countenance, that comfort of the Holy Spirit, that joy unspeakable and full of glory;
That all joy in believing, that gaiety of hope, that incessant rejoicing in the Lord, and greatly delighting in his Law, that continual feast of a good Conscience, that serving the Lord with gladness, that exceeding gladness with God's countenance, that Comfort of the Holy Spirit, that joy unspeakable and full of glory;
these are Pleasures indeed, in comparison whereto all other pleasures are no more then brutish sensualitys, sordid impurities, superficial touches, transient flashes of delight;
these Are Pleasures indeed, in comparison whereto all other pleasures Are no more then brutish Sensualities, sordid Impurities, superficial touches, Transient flashes of delight;
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such as should be insipid and unsavoury to a rational appetite; such as are tinctured with sourness and bitterness, have painfull remorses or qualms consequent.
such as should be insipid and unsavoury to a rational appetite; such as Are tinctured with sourness and bitterness, have painful remorses or qualms consequent.
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All the Pious man's performances of duty and of devotion are full of pure satisfaction and delight here, they shall be rewarded with perfect and endless joy hereafter.
All the Pious Man's performances of duty and of devotion Are full of pure satisfaction and delight Here, they shall be rewarded with perfect and endless joy hereafter.
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he being, by the grace and mercy of God, secured from the assaults and impressions of all enemies, from sin and guilt, from the Devil, world and flesh, from death and hell, which are our most formidable,
he being, by the grace and mercy of God, secured from the assaults and impressions of all enemies, from since and guilt, from the devil, world and Flesh, from death and hell, which Are our most formidable,
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having his mind exempted from the distraction of care, from disorder of passion, from anguish of Conscience, from the drudgeries and troubles of the world, from the vexations and disquiets which sin produceth.
having his mind exempted from the distraction of care, from disorder of passion, from anguish of Conscience, from the Drudgeries and Troubles of the world, from the vexations and disquiets which since Produceth.
It is the Pious man that employeth his mind upon the most proper and worthy objects, that knoweth things which certainly best deserve to be known, that hath his Soul enriched with the choicest notions:
It is the Pious man that employeth his mind upon the most proper and worthy objects, that Knoweth things which Certainly best deserve to be known, that hath his Soul enriched with the Choicest notions:
Therefore NONLATINALPHABET, the pious man is the exquisite philosopher. The fear of the Lord that is wisedom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
Therefore, the pious man is the exquisite philosopher. The Fear of the Lord that is Wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
The fear of the Lord (as is said again and again in Scripture) is the head (or top) of wisedom. A good understanding have all they that keep his commandments.
The Fear of the Lord (as is said again and again in Scripture) is the head (or top) of Wisdom. A good understanding have all they that keep his Commandments.
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he doeth it by drawing down Blessings from Heaven on the place where he resideth. He is upon all accounts the most true, the most common benefactour to mankind;
he doth it by drawing down Blessings from Heaven on the place where he resideth. He is upon all accounts the most true, the most Common benefactor to mankind;
Thus all the fruits and consequences of Profit, the which engage men so eagerly to pursue it, do in the best kind and highest degree result from Piety, and, indeed, onely from it.
Thus all the fruits and consequences of Profit, the which engage men so eagerly to pursue it, do in the best kind and highest degree result from Piety, and, indeed, only from it.
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All the Philosophical Bravado's concerning a Wise man being onely rich, onely honourable, onely happy, onely above fortune, are verified in the Pious man:
All the Philosophical Bravado's Concerning a Wise man being only rich, only honourable, only happy, only above fortune, Are verified in the Pious man:
but supposing our Religion true, a good Christian soberly, without arrogance, in proportion and according to the measure of his Piety, may assume them to himself, as the H. Apostles did;
but supposing our Religion true, a good Christian soberly, without arrogance, in proportion and according to the measure of his Piety, may assume them to himself, as the H. Apostles did;
As for all other Profits, secluding it, they are but imaginary and counterfeit, meer shadows and illusions, yielding onely painted shows in stead of substantial fruit.
As for all other Profits, secluding it, they Are but imaginary and counterfeit, mere shadows and illusions, yielding only painted shows in stead of substantial fruit.
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for, in stead thereof, he proveth exceedingly feeble and impotent, able to perform nothing worthy a man, subject to fond humours and passions, servant to divers lusts and pleasures, captivated by the Devil at his pleasure, overborn by temptation, hurried by the stream of the World,
for, in stead thereof, he Proves exceedingly feeble and impotent, able to perform nothing worthy a man, Subject to found humours and passion, servant to diverse Lustiest and pleasures, captivated by the devil At his pleasure, overborne by temptation, hurried by the stream of the World,
For how can he be any wise rich, who doth want all the best things, the onely valuable things in the world, which any man may have, which any good man doth possess? How can he be rich, who is destitute of the most needfull accommodations of life;
For how can he be any wise rich, who does want all the best things, the only valuable things in the world, which any man may have, which any good man does possess? How can he be rich, who is destitute of the most needful accommodations of life;
who constantly feedeth on the coursest and most sordid fare, (the dust of pelf, the dung of sensuality;) who hath no faithfull or constant friends; (nothing earthly can be such;) who is master of nothing but dirt,
who constantly feeds on the Coursest and most sordid fare, (the dust of pelf, the dung of sensuality;) who hath no faithful or constant Friends; (nothing earthly can be such;) who is master of nothing but dirt,
or chaffe, or smoak? Whereas also Riches do consist, not in what one enjoyeth at present, (for that can be little) but in a presumed ability to enjoy afterward what he may come to need or desire;
or chaff, or smoke? Whereas also Riches do consist, not in what one Enjoyeth At present, (for that can be little) but in a presumed ability to enjoy afterwards what he may come to need or desire;
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How can that man be rich, who hath not any confidence in God, any interest in him, any reason to expect his Blessing? yea, who hath much ground to fear the displeasure of him, in whose hand all things are,
How can that man be rich, who hath not any confidence in God, any Interest in him, any reason to expect his Blessing? yea, who hath much ground to Fear the displeasure of him, in whose hand all things Are,
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IV. That Commendation is not to be omitted which is nearest at hand, and suggested by S. Paul himself to back this assertion concerning the universal profitableness of Piety;
IV. That Commendation is not to be omitted which is nearest At hand, and suggested by S. Paul himself to back this assertion Concerning the universal profitableness of Piety;
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As for the Blessings of this life, although God hath not promised to load the godly man with affluence of worldly things, not to put him into a splendid and pompous garb, not to dispense to him that which may serve for pampering the flesh,
As for the Blessings of this life, although God hath not promised to load the godly man with affluence of worldly things, not to put him into a splendid and pompous garb, not to dispense to him that which may serve for pampering the Flesh,
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There is no good thing which a man naturally desireth, or reasonably can wish for, which is not in express terms proposed as a reward, or a result of Piety.
There is no good thing which a man naturally Desires, or reasonably can wish for, which is not in express terms proposed as a reward, or a result of Piety.
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There is no want to them that fear God. The young Lions do lack, and suffer hunger; but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. A Protection in all Dangers.
There is no want to them that Fear God. The young Lions do lack, and suffer hunger; but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. A Protection in all Dangers.
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— Thou shalt decree a thing, and it shall be established; and the light shall shine upon thy ways. The Lord shall command a blessing upon thee in thy store-houses,
— Thou shalt Decree a thing, and it shall be established; and the Light shall shine upon thy ways. The Lord shall command a blessing upon thee in thy storehouses,
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Deliverance from trouble.
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you that hope in the Lord. Deliverance from trouble.
Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord — wealth and riches are in his house. The upright shall have good things in possession. If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasure.
Blessed is the man that fears the Lord — wealth and riches Are in his house. The upright shall have good things in possession. If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in Prosperity, and their Years in pleasure.
It is indeed more frequently, abundantly and explicitly promised unto God's ancient People, as being a conditional ingredient of the Covenant made with them, exhibited in that as a recompence to their external performance of Religious works prescribed in their Law.
It is indeed more frequently, abundantly and explicitly promised unto God's ancient People, as being a conditional ingredient of the Covenant made with them, exhibited in that as a recompense to their external performance of Religious works prescribed in their Law.
The Gospel doth not so clearly propound it, or so much insist upon it, as not principally belonging to the Evangelical Covenant, the which, in reward to the performance of its conditions by us, peculiarly doth offer Blessings Spiritual,
The Gospel does not so clearly propound it, or so much insist upon it, as not principally belonging to the Evangelical Covenant, the which, in reward to the performance of its conditions by us, peculiarly does offer Blessings Spiritual,
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there is a Codicill (as it were) annexed to the New Testament, in the which God signifieth his intention to furnish his Children with all that is needfull or convenient for them.
there is a Codicil (as it were) annexed to the New Testament, in the which God signifies his intention to furnish his Children with all that is needful or convenient for them.
Hence doth he command us to care for nothing, but to cast our care upon him, to recommend our business to him, because he careth for us, he will never forsake us; he will hear our Prayers, and help us.
Hence does he command us to care for nothing, but to cast our care upon him, to recommend our business to him, Because he Careth for us, he will never forsake us; he will hear our Prayers, and help us.
Hence it is said, that The divine power hath given us all things pertaining unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and vertue.
Hence it is said, that The divine power hath given us all things pertaining unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.
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But infinitely more profitable it is as having the promises of the future life, or as procuring a title to those incomparably-more-excellent Blessings of the other world;
But infinitely more profitable it is as having the promises of the future life, or as procuring a title to those incomparably-more-excellent Blessings of the other world;
those indefectible treasures; that incorruptible, undefiled, and neverfading inheritance, reserved in heaven for us; that exceeding weight of glory; those ineffable joys of Paradise; that lightsome Countenance and beatifying Presence of God;
those indefectible treasures; that incorruptible, undefiled, and neverfading inheritance, reserved in heaven for us; that exceeding weight of glory; those ineffable Joys of Paradise; that lightsome Countenance and beatifying Presence of God;
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But farther to evidence and recommend this point, I might propound certain peculiar Advantages arising from Piety, which have a very general influence upon our lives,
But farther to evidence and recommend this point, I might propound certain peculiar Advantages arising from Piety, which have a very general influence upon our lives,
IN discoursing formerly upon these words, I did propound divers general Considerations, serving to confirm and recommend this Assertion of S. Paul. I shall now insist upon some others more particular, which yet seem much conducible to the same purpose, declaring the vast Utility of Religion or Piety. I.
IN discoursing formerly upon these words, I did propound diverse general Considerations, serving to confirm and recommend this Assertion of S. Paul. I shall now insist upon Some Others more particular, which yet seem much conducible to the same purpose, declaring the vast Utility of Religion or Piety. I.
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We may consider that Religion doth prescribe the truest and best Rules of action; thence enlightning our mind, and rectifying our practice in all matters, and upon all occasions,
We may Consider that Religion does prescribe the Truest and best Rules of actium; thence enlightening our mind, and rectifying our practice in all matters, and upon all occasions,
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so that what-ever is performed according to it is done well and wisely, with a comely grace in regard to others, with a chearfull satisfaction in our own mind, with the best assurance, that things are here capable of, to find happy success and beneficial fruit.
so that whatever is performed according to it is done well and wisely, with a comely grace in regard to Others, with a cheerful satisfaction in our own mind, with the best assurance, that things Are Here capable of, to find happy success and beneficial fruit.
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without it a man is stark blind, and utterly benighted, gropeth in doubt, wandreth in mistake, trippeth upon all occasions, and often falleth into mischief:
without it a man is stark blind, and utterly benighted, gropeth in doubt, wanders in mistake, trippeth upon all occasions, and often falls into mischief:
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He is in effect a meer Child, all humour and giddiness, somewhat worse then a Beast, which, following the instinct of its nature, is constant and regular, and thence tractable;
He is in Effect a mere Child, all humour and giddiness, somewhat Worse then a Beast, which, following the instinct of its nature, is constant and regular, and thence tractable;
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But a Pious man, being steddily governed by Conscience, and a regard to certain Principles, doth both understand himself, and is intelligible to others:
But a Pious man, being steadily governed by Conscience, and a regard to certain Principles, does both understand himself, and is intelligible to Others:
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What therefore Law and Government are to the publick, things necessary to preserve the world in order, peace and safety, (that men may know what to doe,
What Therefore Law and Government Are to the public, things necessary to preserve the world in order, peace and safety, (that men may know what to do,
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being indeed no other then Laws which the All-wise and most gracious Lord and Maker of the world, out of tender kindness to his subjects and creatures, with especial regard to our welfare, hath been pleased to enact and declare.
being indeed no other then Laws which the Alwise and most gracious Lord and Maker of the world, out of tender kindness to his subject's and creatures, with especial regard to our welfare, hath been pleased to enact and declare.
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To keep the Commandments of the Lord, and his Statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good? (For thy good, that was the design of their being commanded, thereto the observance of them did tend.) And that commendation which by the Levites in Nehemiah is given to that, doth more clearly and fully agree to the Christian (general and perfect) institution:
To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his Statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good? (For thy good, that was the Design of their being commanded, thereto the observance of them did tend.) And that commendation which by the Levites in Nehemiah is given to that, does more clearly and Fully agree to the Christian (general and perfect) Institution:
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For, heartily to love and reverence the Maker of all things, who by every thing apparent before us demonstrateth himself incomprehensibly powerfull, wise,
For, heartily to love and Reverence the Maker of all things, who by every thing apparent before us Demonstrates himself incomprehensibly powerful, wise,
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and good, to be kind and charitable to our neighbours, to be just and faithfull in our dealings, to be sober and modest in our minds, to be meek and gentle in our demeanours, to be staunch and temperate in our enjoyments,
and good, to be kind and charitable to our neighbours, to be just and faithful in our dealings, to be Sobrium and modest in our minds, to be meek and gentle in our demeanours, to be staunch and temperate in our enjoyments,
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So notoriously beneficial they appear, that for the justification of them we might appeal even to the judgment and conscience of those persons who are most concerned to derogate from them.
So notoriously beneficial they appear, that for the justification of them we might appeal even to the judgement and conscience of those Persons who Are most concerned to derogate from them.
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that good men by very bad men for doing well may be envied and hated: (their being so treated is commonly an argument of the goodness of their persons and of their ways:) but the Understanding of men can hardly be so corrupted, that Piety, Charity, Justice, Temperance, Meekness can in good earnest considerately by any man be disallowed,
that good men by very bad men for doing well may be envied and hated: (their being so treated is commonly an argument of the Goodness of their Persons and of their ways:) but the Understanding of men can hardly be so corrupted, that Piety, Charity, justice, Temperance, Meekness can in good earnest considerately by any man be disallowed,
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but rather, in spite of all contrary prejudices and disaffections, such things and such persons cannot but in judgment and heart be esteemed by all men.
but rather, in spite of all contrary prejudices and disaffections, such things and such Persons cannot but in judgement and heart be esteemed by all men.
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If we look on a person sticking to those Rules, we shall perceive him to have a chearfull mind and composed passions, to be at peace within and satisfied with himself;
If we look on a person sticking to those Rules, we shall perceive him to have a cheerful mind and composed passion, to be At peace within and satisfied with himself;
If we mark what preserveth the body sound and lusty, what keepeth the mind vigorous and brisk, what saveth and improveth the estate, what upholdeth the good name, what guardeth and graceth a man's whole life;
If we mark what Preserveth the body found and lusty, what Keepeth the mind vigorous and brisk, what Saveth and improveth the estate, what upholds the good name, what guardeth and graceth a Man's Whole life;
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that men generally drive on conversation and commerce together contentedly, delightfully, advantageously, yielding friendly advice and aid mutually, striving to render one another happy;
that men generally drive on Conversation and commerce together contentedly, delightfully, advantageously, yielding friendly Advice and aid mutually, striving to render one Another happy;
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But if you mind a person who neglecteth them, you will find his mind galled with sore remorse, racked with anxious fears and doubts, agitated with storms of passion and lust, living in disorder and disgrace, jarring with others,
But if you mind a person who neglecteth them, you will find his mind galled with soar remorse, racked with anxious fears and doubts, agitated with storms of passion and lust, living in disorder and disgrace, jarring with Others,
If you observe what doth impair the health, doth weaken and fret the mind, doth waste the estate, doth blemish the reputation, doth expose the whole life to danger and trouble;
If you observe what does impair the health, does weaken and fret the mind, does waste the estate, does blemish the reputation, does expose the Whole life to danger and trouble;
It is from lust and luxury, from ambition and avarice, from envy and spite, and the like dispositions, which Religion chiefly doth interdict, that all such horrid mischiefs do spring.
It is from lust and luxury, from ambition and avarice, from envy and spite, and the like dispositions, which Religion chiefly does interdict, that all such horrid mischiefs do spring.
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as Politicians would avow needfull for the peace of the State, as Epicurean Philosophers do recommend for the tranquillity of our Mind, and pleasure of our lives;
as Politicians would avow needful for the peace of the State, as Epicurean Philosophers do recommend for the tranquillity of our Mind, and pleasure of our lives;
and voluntarily impose on our selves, confessing them to be fit matters of law, as most advantageous and requisite to the good (general and particular) of mankind.
and voluntarily impose on our selves, confessing them to be fit matters of law, as most advantageous and requisite to the good (general and particular) of mankind.
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So that what Plutarch reporteth Solon to have said, that he had so squared his Laws to the Citizens, that all of them might clearly perceive, that to observe them was more for their benefit and interest,
So that what Plutarch Reporteth Solon to have said, that he had so squared his Laws to the Citizens, that all of them might clearly perceive, that to observe them was more for their benefit and Interest,
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if he yet be throughly in peace and amity with himself, and can delightfully converse with his own thoughts? What if men slight, censure, or revile him;
if he yet be thoroughly in peace and amity with himself, and can delightfully converse with his own thoughts? What if men slight, censure, or revile him;
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if he doth value his own state, doth approve his own actions, doth acquit himself of blame in his own conscience? Such external contingencies can surely no more prejudice a man's real Happiness,
if he does valve his own state, does approve his own actions, does acquit himself of blame in his own conscience? Such external contingencies can surely no more prejudice a Man's real Happiness,
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There is nothing whose sweetness we do not presently exhaust and suck dry; whereof thence we do not soon grow weary, quite loathing, or faintly liking it.
There is nothing whose sweetness we do not presently exhaust and suck dry; whereof thence we do not soon grow weary, quite loathing, or faintly liking it.
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The greatest confluence of present, corporeal, secular things (of all the health, the riches, the dignity, the power, the friendships and dependences, the wit, the learning and wisedom, the reputation and renown in this world) will not afford much of it:
The greatest confluence of present, corporeal, secular things (of all the health, the riches, the dignity, the power, the friendships and dependences, the wit, the learning and Wisdom, the reputation and renown in this world) will not afford much of it:
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This, in stead of these unsatisfying, uncertain and unstable things, supplieth us with goods adequate to our most outstretched wishes, infallibly sure, incessantly durable;
This, in stead of these unsatisfying, uncertain and unstable things, supplieth us with goods adequate to our most outstretched wishes, infallibly sure, incessantly durable;
the which he that hath, and confideth in, what can he want or wish more? what can he fear? what can annoy or dismay him? what can hap to him worthy to be deemed evil or sad? What is Poverty to him,
the which he that hath, and confideth in, what can he want or wish more? what can he Fear? what can annoy or dismay him? what can hap to him worthy to be deemed evil or sad? What is Poverty to him,
for whom God is concerned to provide? What is Disgrace to him, that hath the regard and approbation of God? What is Danger to him, whom God continually protecteth? What can any Distress work on him, whom God doth comfort,
for whom God is concerned to provide? What is Disgrace to him, that hath the regard and approbation of God? What is Danger to him, whom God continually Protecteth? What can any Distress work on him, whom God does Comfort,
and will relieve? What is any thing to him, who is sensible that all things are purposely disposed to him by that Wisedom which perfectly knoweth what is best, by that Goodness which entirely loveth him? In fine, he that is conscious to himself of being well-affected in mind,
and will relieve? What is any thing to him, who is sensible that all things Are purposely disposed to him by that Wisdom which perfectly Knoweth what is best, by that goodness which entirely loves him? In fine, he that is conscious to himself of being Well-affected in mind,
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and hopefull of his favour, what can make any grievous impression on him? What other affections then such as are most gratefull and pleasant can lodge in his Soul? Joy and Peace have natural seeds in such a mind,
and hopeful of his favour, what can make any grievous impression on him? What other affections then such as Are most grateful and pleasant can lodge in his Soul? Joy and Peace have natural seeds in such a mind,
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and common events here, discarded the belief and dread of Religion, they had laid a strong foundation for tranquillity of mind, had driven away all the causes of grief and fear,
and Common events Here, discarded the belief and dread of Religion, they had laid a strong Foundation for tranquillity of mind, had driven away all the Causes of grief and Fear,
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For seeing no Epicurean Discourse can baffle the potent arguments which persuade Religion; (those arguments which the visible constitution of Nature, the current Tradition of all Ages, the general Consent of men, the pregnant attestations of History and Experience concerning supernatural and miraculous events do afford;) since the Being and Providence of God have proofs so clear and valid, that no subtlety of man can so far evade them,
For seeing no Epicurean Discourse can baffle the potent Arguments which persuade Religion; (those Arguments which the visible constitution of Nature, the current Tradition of all Ages, the general Consent of men, the pregnant attestations of History and Experience Concerning supernatural and miraculous events do afford;) since the Being and Providence of God have proofs so clear and valid, that no subtlety of man can so Far evade them,
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It cannot be, that any man should enjoy any perfect quiet, without acting so as to get some good hope of avoiding those dreadfull mischiefs which Religion threatneth to the transgressours of its Precepts.
It cannot be, that any man should enjoy any perfect quiet, without acting so as to get Some good hope of avoiding those dreadful mischiefs which Religion threatens to the transgressors of its Precepts.
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were there a pretence of miracles for establishing the Mortality and Impunity of Souls, as there have been numberless, strongly testified by good witnesses and great events, to confirm the opposite doctrines;
were there a pretence of Miracles for establishing the Mortality and Impunity of Souls, as there have been numberless, strongly testified by good Witnesses and great events, to confirm the opposite doctrines;
It is a wildness, not to dread the least possibility of incurring such horrible mischiefs: any hazzard of such importance cannot but startle a man in his wits.
It is a wildness, not to dread the least possibility of incurring such horrible mischiefs: any hazard of such importance cannot but startle a man in his wits.
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yet except therewith he can also trample down Reason, new mould humane nature, subjugate all natural appetites and passions, alter the state of things here,
yet except therewith he can also trample down Reason, new mould humane nature, subjugate all natural appetites and passion, altar the state of things Here,
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and transform the world, he will yet in greatest part fail of his conceited advantages; very short he will fall of triumphing in a, contented and quiet mind.
and transform the world, he will yet in greatest part fail of his conceited advantages; very short he will fallen of triumphing in a, contented and quiet mind.
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That which accrueth thence will at most be no more then some negative content, or a partial indolency, arising from his being rescued from some particular cares and fears;
That which accrueth thence will At most be no more then Some negative content, or a partial indolency, arising from his being rescued from Some particular Cares and fears;
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Reason, reflecting on present evils, and boding others future, will afflict him; his own unsatiable desires, unavoidable fears and untameable passions will disquiet him.
Reason, reflecting on present evils, and boding Others future, will afflict him; his own unsatiable Desires, unavoidable fears and untameable passion will disquiet him.
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Were the other world quite out of his faith or his thought, yet this world would yield trouble sufficient to render him void of any steddy rest, or solid joy.
Were the other world quite out of his faith or his Thought, yet this world would yield trouble sufficient to render him void of any steady rest, or solid joy.
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It is therefore Piety alone, which, by raising hopes of blessings and joys incomparably superiour to any here, that cannot be taken from us, can lay any ground of true content, of substantial and positive content;
It is Therefore Piety alone, which, by raising hope's of blessings and Joys incomparably superior to any Here, that cannot be taken from us, can lay any ground of true content, of substantial and positive content;
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such as consisteth not onely in removing the objects and causes of vexatious passions, but in employing the most pleasant affections (love, hope, joy,) with a delightfull complacence upon their proper and most noble objects.
such as Consisteth not only in removing the objects and Causes of vexatious passion, but in employing the most pleasant affections (love, hope, joy,) with a delightful complacence upon their proper and most noble objects.
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it alone, with the powerfull aid of Divine Grace, doth guide our passions by exact rules, doth set them upon worthy objects, doth temper and tune them in just harmony, doth seasonably curb and check them, doth rightly correct and reform them.
it alone, with the powerful aid of Divine Grace, does guide our passion by exact rules, does Set them upon worthy objects, does temper and tune them in just harmony, does seasonably curb and check them, does rightly correct and reform them.
He is like the troubled sea, which cannot rest. God (as S. Austine speaketh) hath said it, and so it is, Every inordinate mind is a punishment to it self.
He is like the troubled sea, which cannot rest. God (as S. Augustine speaks) hath said it, and so it is, Every inordinate mind is a punishment to it self.
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from reflexion that he constantly doth act according to reason and wisedom, to justice and duty? Then can the pious man alone pretend to it, who knoweth that he walketh inoffensively toward God and man;
from reflection that he constantly does act according to reason and Wisdom, to Justice and duty? Then can the pious man alone pretend to it, who Knoweth that he walks inoffensively towards God and man;
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Doth Content grow from a sound and healthfull constitution of Soul? It is the pious man alone that hath that, whose mind is clear from distempers of vice and passion.
Does Content grow from a found and healthful constitution of Soul? It is the pious man alone that hath that, whose mind is clear from distempers of vice and passion.
Doth Content arise specially from good success in our attempts, or from prosperous events befalling us? Then it is the pious man who is most capable thereof:
Does Content arise specially from good success in our attempts, or from prosperous events befalling us? Then it is the pious man who is most capable thereof:
so he onely can be satisfied with the appearance of success, being able with assurance to say after S. Paul, We know that to those who love God all things cooperate for good.
so he only can be satisfied with the appearance of success, being able with assurance to say After S. Paul, We know that to those who love God all things cooperate for good.
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For nothing can be greater or better then God, in whom he hath a stedfast propriety, whose infinite power and wisedom are engaged to doe him the utmost good that he is capable of. And farther, III. Seeing we have mentioned Happiness, or the Summum bonum, the utmost scope of humane desire, we do adde, that Piety doth surely confer it.
For nothing can be greater or better then God, in whom he hath a steadfast propriety, whose infinite power and Wisdom Are engaged to do him the utmost good that he is capable of. And farther, III. Seeing we have mentioned Happiness, or the Summum bonum, the utmost scope of humane desire, we do add, that Piety does surely confer it.
Happiness, what-ever it be, hath certainly an essential coherence with Piety. These are reciprocal Propositions, both of them infallibly true, He that is pious is happy;
Happiness, whatever it be, hath Certainly an essential coherence with Piety. These Are reciprocal Propositions, both of them infallibly true, He that is pious is happy;
No man doth undertake or prosecute any thing, which he doth not apprehend in some order or degree conducing to that which all men under a confused notion regard and tend to, which they call Happiness, the highest Good, the chiefest desirable thing.
No man does undertake or prosecute any thing, which he does not apprehend in Some order or degree conducing to that which all men under a confused notion regard and tend to, which they call Happiness, the highest Good, the chiefest desirable thing.
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being he wanteth the love and favour of God, he wanteth peace and satisfaction of Conscience, he wanteth a right enjoyment of present things, he wanteth security concerning his final welfare.
being he Wants the love and favour of God, he Wants peace and satisfaction of Conscience, he Wants a right enjoyment of present things, he Wants security Concerning his final welfare.
he hath a free resort to the inexhaustible fountain of all Happiness, he hath a right to immense and endless Felicity, the which eminently containeth all the goods we are capable of;
he hath a free resort to the inexhaustible fountain of all Happiness, he hath a right to immense and endless Felicity, the which eminently Containeth all the goods we Are capable of;
then cutting the hair, or paring the nails, do mutilate a man: all other things are but superfluities or excrescencies in regard to the constitution of Happiness.
then cutting the hair, or paring the nails, do mutilate a man: all other things Are but superfluities or Excrescences in regard to the constitution of Happiness.
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What-ever happeneth, that will assuredly be true, which is so much inculcated in H. Scripture, Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, that walketh in his ways; Happy shall he be,
Whatever Happeneth, that will assuredly be true, which is so much inculcated in H. Scripture, Blessed is every one that fears the Lord, that walks in his ways; Happy shall he be,
To the love of God, to charity toward our neighbour, to purity of heart, to meekness, to humility, to patience, to mercifulness, to peaceableness Beatitude is ascribed by our Lord, (the great Judge and Dispenser of it.) Each religious performance hath happy fruits growing from it, and blissfull rewards assigned thereto.
To the love of God, to charity towards our neighbour, to purity of heart, to meekness, to humility, to patience, to mercifulness, to peaceableness Beatitude is ascribed by our Lord, (the great Judge and Dispenser of it.) Each religious performance hath happy fruits growing from it, and blissful rewards assigned thereto.
Man is a very busie and active creature, which cannot live and doe nothing, whose thoughts are in restless motion, whose desires are ever stretching at somewhat, who perpetually will be working either good or evil to himself:
Man is a very busy and active creature, which cannot live and do nothing, whose thoughts Are in restless motion, whose Desires Are ever stretching At somewhat, who perpetually will be working either good or evil to himself:
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wherefore greatly profitable must that thing be which determineth him to act well, to spend his care and pain on that which is truly advantageous to him; and that is Religion onely.
Wherefore greatly profitable must that thing be which determineth him to act well, to spend his care and pain on that which is truly advantageous to him; and that is Religion only.
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It alone fastneth our thoughts, affections and endeavours, upon occupations worthy the dignity of our nature, suting the excellency of our natural capacities and endowments, tending to the perfection and advancement of our Reason, to the enriching and ennobling of our Souls.
It alone fasteneth our thoughts, affections and endeavours, upon occupations worthy the dignity of our nature, suiting the excellency of our natural capacities and endowments, tending to the perfection and advancement of our Reason, to the enriching and ennobling of our Souls.
but to wallow or bask in sordid pleasures, the which soon degenerate into remorse and bitterness? To which sort of employments were a man confined, what a pitifull thing would he be,
but to wallow or bask in sordid pleasures, the which soon degenerate into remorse and bitterness? To which sort of employments were a man confined, what a pitiful thing would he be,
to curb our brutish appetites, to tame our wild passions, to correct our perverse inclinations, to conform the dispositions of our Soul and the actions of our life to the eternal laws of righteousness and goodness:
to curb our brutish appetites, to tame our wild passion, to correct our perverse inclinations, to conform the dispositions of our Soul and the actions of our life to the Eternal laws of righteousness and Goodness:
upon obtaining a friendship, and maintaining a correspondence with the High and Holy one; upon fitting our minds for conversation and society with the wisest and purest Spirits above;
upon obtaining a friendship, and maintaining a correspondence with the High and Holy one; upon fitting our minds for Conversation and society with the Wisest and Purest Spirits above;
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For what more proper entertainments can our mind have, then to be purifying and beautifying it self, to be keeping it self and its subordinate faculties in order, to be attending upon the management of thoughts, of passions, of words, of actions depending upon its governance?
For what more proper entertainments can our mind have, then to be purifying and beautifying it self, to be keeping it self and its subordinate faculties in order, to be attending upon the management of thoughts, of passion, of words, of actions depending upon its governance?
according to that profession of S. Paul, declaring the nature thereof, Herein always do I exercise my self, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and toward man.
according to that profession of S. Paul, declaring the nature thereof, Herein always do I exercise my self, to have a conscience void of offence towards God and towards man.
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The sense also of God's love, the influences of his grace and comfort communicated in the performances of devotion and all duty, the satisfaction of good Conscience, the assured hope of reward, the foretasts of future bliss, do season and sweeten all the labours taken, all the difficulties undergone therein.
The sense also of God's love, the influences of his grace and Comfort communicated in the performances of devotion and all duty, the satisfaction of good Conscience, the assured hope of reward, the foretastes of future bliss, do season and sweeten all the labours taken, all the difficulties undergone therein.
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In fine, the bare light of Nature hath discerned, that were it not for such matters as these to spend a man's care and pains upon, this would be a lamentable world to live in.
In fine, the bore Light of Nature hath discerned, that were it not for such matters as these to spend a Man's care and pains upon, this would be a lamentable world to live in.
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There was, for instance, an Emperour great and mighty as ever did wield scepter upon earth, whose excellent Vertue, coupled with wisedom, (inferiour, perhaps, to none that any man ever without special inspiration hath been endowed with,) did qualifie him with most advantage to examine,
There was, for instance, an Emperor great and mighty as ever did wield sceptre upon earth, whose excellent Virtue, coupled with Wisdom, (inferior, perhaps, to none that any man ever without special inspiration hath been endowed with,) did qualify him with most advantage to examine,
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who, not withstanding all the conveniencies which his Royal estate and well-settled prosperity might afford, (the which surely he had fully tasted and tried,) did yet thus express his thoughts;
who, not withstanding all the Conveniences which his Royal estate and well-settled Prosperity might afford, (the which surely he had Fully tasted and tried,) did yet thus express his thoughts;
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NONLATINALPHABET; What doth it concern me to live in a world void of God, or void of Providence? To govern the greatest Empire that ever was, in the deepest calm;
; What does it concern me to live in a world void of God, or void of Providence? To govern the greatest Empire that ever was, in the Deepest Cam;
all these things seemed vain and idle, not worthy of a man's regard, affection, or choice, in case there were no God to worship, no Providence to observe, no Piety to be exercised.
all these things seemed vain and idle, not worthy of a Man's regard, affection, or choice, in case there were no God to worship, no Providence to observe, no Piety to be exercised.
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and ever most ready to perform all friendly offices, to yield advice in all our doubts, succour in all our needs, comfort in all our troubles, satisfaction to all our desires.
and ever most ready to perform all friendly Offices, to yield Advice in all our doubts, succour in all our needs, Comfort in all our Troubles, satisfaction to all our Desires.
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It consequently doth engage all creatures in the world to be our friends, or instruments of good to us, according to their several capacities, by the direction and disposal of God.
It consequently does engage all creatures in the world to be our Friends, or Instruments of good to us, according to their several capacities, by the direction and disposal of God.
What an honour, what a blessing is this, to have such an innumerable company of noble Friends (the Courtiers and Favourites of Heaven) deeply concerned,
What an honour, what a blessing is this, to have such an innumerable company of noble Friends (the Courtiers and Favourites of Heaven) deeply concerned,
It also engageth the blessed Saints in glory, the Spirits of men perfected, the Church of the first-born, to bear dearest affection to us, to further our prosperity with their good wishes,
It also engageth the blessed Saints in glory, the Spirits of men perfected, the Church of the firstborn, to bear dearest affection to us, to further our Prosperity with their good wishes,
for that innocent and inoffensive, courteous and benign, charitable and beneficent demeanour, (such as Piety doth require and produce,) are apt to conciliate respect and affection from the worst men.
for that innocent and inoffensive, courteous and benign, charitable and beneficent demeanour, (such as Piety does require and produce,) Are apt to conciliate respect and affection from the worst men.
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In fine, Piety rendreth a man a true friend and a good companion to himself; satisfied in himself, able to converse freely and pleasantly with his own thoughts.
In fine, Piety rendereth a man a true friend and a good Companion to himself; satisfied in himself, able to converse freely and pleasantly with his own thoughts.
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It is for the want of pious inclinations and dispositions, that solitude (a thing which sometimes cannot be avoided, which often should be embraced) is to most men so irksome and tedious;
It is for the want of pious inclinations and dispositions, that solitude (a thing which sometime cannot be avoided, which often should be embraced) is to most men so irksome and tedious;
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whence they become aliens from home, wholly unacquainted with themselves, most ignorant of their own nearest concernments, no faithfull friends or pleasant companions to themselves:
whence they become aliens from home, wholly unacquainted with themselves, most ignorant of their own nearest concernments, no faithful Friends or pleasant Sodales to themselves:
digesting and marshalling his thoughts, his affections, his purposes into good order; searching and discussing his heart, reflecting on his past ways, enforcing his former good resolutions, and framing new ones;
digesting and marshalling his thoughts, his affections, his Purposes into good order; searching and discussing his heart, reflecting on his past ways, enforcing his former good resolutions, and framing new ones;
enquiring after edifying truths, stretching his meditations toward the best and sublimest objects, raising his hopes and warming his affections toward spiritual and heavenly things;
inquiring After edifying truths, stretching his meditations towards the best and Sublimest objects, raising his hope's and warming his affections towards spiritual and heavenly things;
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praising God for his excellent benefits and mercies; confessing his defects and offences; deprecating wrath, and imploring pardon, with grace and ability to amend;
praising God for his excellent benefits and Mercies; confessing his defects and offences; deprecating wrath, and imploring pardon, with grace and ability to amend;
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So that Solitude (that which is to common nature so offensive, to corrupt nature so abominable) is to the pious man extremely commodious and comfortable:
So that Solitude (that which is to Common nature so offensive, to corrupt nature so abominable) is to the pious man extremely commodious and comfortable:
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and it is necessary, before we can perform any duty, to understand the nature thereof. To this our method of action I shall suit the method of my Discourse;
and it is necessary, before we can perform any duty, to understand the nature thereof. To this our method of actium I shall suit the method of my Discourse;
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that it not onely moveth the wheels of publick action, (that not onely for it great Princes contend, great armies march, great battels are fought;) but that from it most private business derives its life and vigour:
that it not only moves the wheels of public actium, (that not only for it great Princes contend, great armies march, great battles Are fought;) but that from it most private business derives its life and vigour:
the Merchant runs about so busily, and adventures so far; yea, that for its sake the meanest Labourer and Artificer doth spend his sweat. and stretch his sinews.
the Merchant runs about so busily, and adventures so Far; yea, that for its sake the Meanest Labourer and Artificer does spend his sweat. and stretch his sinews.
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The principal drift of all this care and industry (the great reason of all this scuffling for Power, this searching for Knowledge, this scraping and scrambling for wealth) doth seem to be, that men would live in some credit, would raise themselves above contempt.
The principal drift of all this care and industry (the great reason of all this scuffling for Power, this searching for Knowledge, this scraping and scrambling for wealth) does seem to be, that men would live in Some credit, would raise themselves above contempt.
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it procuring to us many furtherances in our proceedings, removing divers obstacles out of our way, guarding a man's person from offences, adding weight to his words, putting an edge upon his endeavours:
it procuring to us many furtherances in our proceedings, removing diverse obstacles out of our Way, guarding a Man's person from offences, adding weight to his words, putting an edge upon his endeavours:
and makes a fair construction of his doings, whom he esteems and respects. So is Honour plainly valuable among the bona utilia, as no small accommodation of life;
and makes a fair construction of his doings, whom he esteems and respects. So is Honour plainly valuable among the Bona Useful, as no small accommodation of life;
the Anchoret cannot with all his austerities starve it, or by his retirements shun it: no affliction, no poverty, no wretchedness of condition can totally suppress it.
the Anchoret cannot with all his austerities starve it, or by his retirements shun it: no affliction, no poverty, no wretchedness of condition can totally suppress it.
Yea, that excellent Emperour M. Aurelius, who would often speak like a Stoick, could not but commonly act like a Man, more by his practice commending Honour,
Yea, that excellent Emperor M. Aurelius, who would often speak like a Stoic, could not but commonly act like a Man, more by his practice commending Honour,
Tertullian calls such Philosophers negotiatores famae, (Merchants for fame:) and it is perchance some part of their cunning in that trade, which makes them strive to beat down the price of this commodity, that they may more easily engrosse it to themselves.
Tertullian calls such Philosophers Negotiators Famae, (Merchant's for fame:) and it is perchance Some part of their cunning in that trade, which makes them strive to beatrice down the price of this commodity, that they may more Easily engross it to themselves.
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However, experience proves that such words are but words; (words spoken out of affectation and pretence, rather then in good earnest and according to truth;) that endeavours to banish or to extirpate this desire are but fond and fruitless attempts. The reason why is clear:
However, experience Proves that such words Are but words; (words spoken out of affectation and pretence, rather then in good earnest and according to truth;) that endeavours to banish or to extirpate this desire Are but found and fruitless attempts. The reason why is clear:
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even by the wise Authour of our nature originally implanted therein, for very good ends and uses, respecting both the private and publick benefit of men;
even by the wise Author of our nature originally implanted therein, for very good ends and uses, respecting both the private and public benefit of men;
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For did not some love of Honour glow in mens breasts, were that noble spark quite extinct, few men probably would study for honourable qualities, or perform laudable deeds;
For did not Some love of Honour glow in men's breasts, were that noble spark quite extinct, few men probably would study for honourable qualities, or perform laudable Deeds;
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For to desire another man's esteem, and consequently his love, (which in some kind or degree is an inseparable companion of esteem,) doth imply somewhat of reciprocal esteem and affection toward him;
For to desire Another Man's esteem, and consequently his love, (which in Some kind or degree is an inseparable Companion of esteem,) does imply somewhat of reciprocal esteem and affection towards him;
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We might for its farther commendation allege the authority of the more cool and candid sort of Philosophers, (such as grounded their judgment of things upon notions agreeable to common sense and experience;
We might for its farther commendation allege the Authority of the more cool and candid sort of Philosophers, (such as grounded their judgement of things upon notions agreeable to Common sense and experience;
who adapted their rules of practice to the nature of man, such as they found it in the world, not such as they framed it in their own fancies,) who have ranked Honour among the principal of things desirable,
who adapted their rules of practice to the nature of man, such as they found it in the world, not such as they framed it in their own fancies,) who have ranked Honour among the principal of things desirable,
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adjudging, that to neglect the opinions of men (especially of persons worthy and laudable) is a sign of stupid baseness, that to contemn them is an effect of unreasonable haughtiness;
adjudging, that to neglect the opinions of men (especially of Persons worthy and laudable) is a Signen of stupid baseness, that to contemn them is an Effect of unreasonable haughtiness;
representing the love of Honour (rightly grounded and duly moderated) not onely as the parent and guardian (as productive and preservative) of other Vertues,
representing the love of Honour (rightly grounded and duly moderated) not only as the parent and guardian (as productive and preservative) of other Virtues,
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doth raise his mind above the sordid desires, the sorry cares, the fond humours, the perverse and froward passions, with which men commonly are possessed and acted:
does raise his mind above the sordid Desires, the sorry Cares, the found humours, the perverse and froward passion, with which men commonly Are possessed and acted:
that Vertue, which enflames a man with Courage, so that he dares perform what reason and duty require of him, that he disdains to doe what is bad or base;
that Virtue, which enflames a man with Courage, so that he dares perform what reason and duty require of him, that he disdains to do what is bad or base;
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which inspires him with Sincerity, that he values his honesty before all other interests and respects, that he abhorrs to wrong or deceive, to flatter or abuse any man, that he cannot endure to seem otherwise then he is, to speak otherwise then he means, to act otherwise then he promises and professes;
which inspires him with Sincerity, that he value's his honesty before all other interests and respects, that he abhors to wrong or deceive, to flatter or abuse any man, that he cannot endure to seem otherwise then he is, to speak otherwise then he means, to act otherwise then he promises and Professes;
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an earnest favourer of what-ever is good and commendable, a faithfull and hearty friend, a beneficial and usefull neighbour, a gratefull resenter and requiter of courtesies, hospitable to the stranger, bountifull to the poor, kind and good to all the world:
an earnest favourer of whatever is good and commendable, a faithful and hearty friend, a beneficial and useful neighbour, a grateful resenter and requiter of courtesies, hospitable to the stranger, bountiful to the poor, kind and good to all the world:
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But beyond all this, the Holy Scripture (that most certain standard by which we may examine and determine the true worth of things) doth not teach us to slight Honour,
But beyond all this, the Holy Scripture (that most certain standard by which we may examine and determine the true worth of things) does not teach us to slight Honour,
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or complacencies therein, not to be irregular in the pursuit or acquist of it; (to be so is pride and ambition;) but to affect it calmly, to purchase it fairly:
or Complacencies therein, not to be irregular in the pursuit or acquist of it; (to be so is pride and ambition;) but to affect it calmly, to purchase it fairly:
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for Conscience sake or for God's service, (that is, for a good incomparably better then it,) it obliges us willingly to prostitute and sacrifice it, chusing rather to be infamous then impious, (to be in disgrace with men, rather then in disfavour with God:) it, in fine, commands us to seek and embrace it onely in subordination and with final reference to God's honour.
for Conscience sake or for God's service, (that is, for a good incomparably better then it,) it obliges us willingly to prostitute and sacrifice it, choosing rather to be infamous then impious, (to be in disgrace with men, rather then in disfavour with God:) it, in fine, commands us to seek and embrace it only in subordination and with final Referente to God's honour.
Which distinctions and cautions being provided, Honour is represented in Holy Scripture as a thing considerably good, which may be regarded without blame, which sometimes in duty must be regarded.
Which Distinctions and cautions being provided, Honour is represented in Holy Scripture as a thing considerably good, which may be regarded without blame, which sometime in duty must be regarded.
We are also enjoyned to render Honour as the best expression of good will and gratitude toward them who best deserve in themselves, or most deserve of us;
We Are also enjoined to render Honour as the best expression of good will and gratitude towards them who best deserve in themselves, or most deserve of us;
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to our Prince, to our Parents, to our Priests, (especially to such of them as govern and teach well,) to all good men, (Have such in reputation, says the Apostle.) And were not Honour a good thing, such injunctions would be unreasonable.
to our Prince, to our Parents, to our Priests, (especially to such of them as govern and teach well,) to all good men, (Have such in reputation, Says the Apostle.) And were not Honour a good thing, such injunctions would be unreasonable.
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Yea, because we are obliged to bear good will toward all men, S. Peter bids us to honour all men. From hence also, that we are especially bound to render Honour unto God himself, we may well infer with Aristotle, that Honour is the best thing in our power to offer.
Yea, Because we Are obliged to bear good will towards all men, S. Peter bids us to honour all men. From hence also, that we Are especially bound to render Honour unto God himself, we may well infer with Aristotle, that Honour is the best thing in our power to offer.
To these considerations may be added, that we are commanded to walk NONLATINALPHABET, (decently, or speciously, which implies a regard to mens opinion;) to provide things honest in the sight of all men, (NONLATINALPHABET, that is, not onely things good in substance,
To these considerations may be added, that we Are commanded to walk, (decently, or speciously, which Implies a regard to men's opinion;) to provide things honest in the sighed of all men, (, that is, not only things good in substance,
or comely, and plausible, such as may commend us and our profession to the judgment of them who observe us.) S. Paul also exhorts us to mind, not onely what things are true, are just, are pure;
or comely, and plausible, such as may commend us and our profession to the judgement of them who observe us.) S. Paul also exhorts us to mind, not only what things Are true, Are just, Are pure;
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but also NONLATINALPHABET, (what-ever things are venerable, or apt to beget respect,) NONLATINALPHABET, (what-ever things are lovely, or gracious in mens eyes and esteem,) NONLATINALPHABET, (what-ever things are well reported, or well reputed of.) He requires us not onely, if there be any vertue, (any thing very good in it self,) but, if there be any praise, (any thing much approved in common esteem,) that we should mind such things. Lastly, the blessed state hereafter (the highest instance of Divine bounty, the compleat reward of goodness) is represented and recommended to us as a state of Honour and Glory;
but also, (whatever things Are venerable, or apt to beget respect,), (whatever things Are lovely, or gracious in men's eyes and esteem,), (whatever things Are well reported, or well reputed of.) He requires us not only, if there be any virtue, (any thing very good in it self,) but, if there be any praise, (any thing much approved in Common esteem,) that we should mind such things. Lastly, the blessed state hereafter (the highest instance of Divine bounty, the complete reward of Goodness) is represented and recommended to us as a state of Honour and Glory;
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and Divine attestation it self conspire to commend unto us as very considerable and precious. Such a Reward our Text prescribes us the certain, the onely way of attaining.
and Divine attestation it self conspire to commend unto us as very considerable and precious. Such a Reward our Text prescribes us the certain, the only Way of attaining.
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'tis dignified by following his most wise and just disposal; 'tis fortified and assured by depending on his unquestionable word, and uncontrollable power;
it's dignified by following his most wise and just disposal; it's fortified and assured by depending on his unquestionable word, and uncontrollable power;
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What any King, as the Representative and Delegate of God, is in his particular Kingdom, that is Almighty God absolutely and independently in all the world.
What any King, as the Representative and Delegate of God, is in his particular Kingdom, that is Almighty God absolutely and independently in all the world.
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He whose grants are in effect onely sure and valid, whose favours onely do in the end turn to good account, he freely offers us most desirable preferment:
He whose grants Are in Effect only sure and valid, whose favours only do in the end turn to good account, he freely offers us most desirable preferment:
having not onely the names and titles, the outward ensigns and badges of dignity, (such as earthly Princes conferr,) but the substantial reality, the assured enjoyment thereof. (For man can onely impose law upon tongues and gestures;
having not only the names and titles, the outward ensigns and badges of dignity, (such as earthly Princes confer,) but the substantial reality, the assured enjoyment thereof. (For man can only impose law upon tongues and gestures;
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For can any man dare not to honour invincible Power, infallible Wisedom, inflexible Justice? will any man forbear to honour immense Goodness and Bounty? Yes, it seems there are men so mad as to reject so fair an offer,
For can any man Dare not to honour invincible Power, infallible Wisdom, inflexible justice? will any man forbear to honour immense goodness and Bounty? Yes, it seems there Are men so mad as to reject so fair an offer,
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Let us therefore consider what it is that is here required of us, or wherein this honouring of God consists, that we may thereby discern when we perform this duty, when we are deficient therein.
Let us Therefore Consider what it is that is Here required of us, or wherein this honouring of God consists, that we may thereby discern when we perform this duty, when we Are deficient therein.
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all which we may referr to two sorts, conceiving the Duty as a compound made up of two main ingredients, (correspondent to those two parts in which they reside,
all which we may refer to two sorts, conceiving the Duty as a compound made up of two main ingredients, (correspondent to those two parts in which they reside,
importing that we have impressed upon our minds such conceptions about him as are worthy of him, sutable to the perfection of his nature, to the eminency of his state, to the just quality of his works and actions:
importing that we have impressed upon our minds such conceptions about him as Are worthy of him, suitable to the perfection of his nature, to the eminency of his state, to the just quality of his works and actions:
that we ascribe unto him the production and conservation of all beings, together with an intire superintendency over and absolute disposal of all events:
that we ascribe unto him the production and conservation of all beings, together with an entire superintendency over and absolute disposal of all events:
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not in speculative Opinions concerning the Divine Excellencies, (such as all men have, who are not downright Atheists or Infidels,) floating in the fancy, or dormant in the mind;
not in speculative Opinions Concerning the Divine Excellencies, (such as all men have, who Are not downright Atheists or Infidels,) floating in the fancy, or dormant in the mind;
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Such an apprehension of God's Power, as shall make us to dread his irresistible hand, shall cause us to despair of prospering in bad courses, shall dispose us to confide in him,
Such an apprehension of God's Power, as shall make us to dread his irresistible hand, shall cause us to despair of prospering in bad courses, shall dispose us to confide in him,
and actions of life, agreeable to our various relations and obligations to him; becoming us as his creatures and children, as his subjects and servants.
and actions of life, agreeable to our various relations and obligations to him; becoming us as his creatures and children, as his subject's and Servants.
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This is indeed the Soul of the duty, which being absent, all exteriour (how specious soever) either professions or performances are but as pictures, having in them somewhat of resemblance in shape and colour, nothing of life:
This is indeed the Soul of the duty, which being absent, all exterior (how specious soever) either professions or performances Are but as pictures, having in them somewhat of resemblance in shape and colour, nothing of life:
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or means not what he says? It behoves us therefore by all proper means (by contemplating the Works and actions of God, (his admirable works of Nature, the wise proceedings of his Providence, the glorious dispensations of his Grace) by meditating on his Word, by praying for his Grace, by observing his Laws and will) to raise up in our hearts, to foment and cherish this internal Reverence, which is the true spring of all Piety, the principle which forms and actuates that other sort, coming next to be touched on, being the Body of our due Honour to God;
or means not what he Says? It behoves us Therefore by all proper means (by contemplating the Works and actions of God, (his admirable works of Nature, the wise proceedings of his Providence, the glorious dispensations of his Grace) by meditating on his Word, by praying for his Grace, by observing his Laws and will) to raise up in our hearts, to foment and cherish this internal reverence, which is the true spring of all Piety, the principle which forms and actuates that other sort, coming next to be touched on, being the Body of our due Honour to God;
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concurring in its order to the integrity thereof, as without which the interiour part would be a kind of Ghost, too thin in substance, too remote from sense, too destitute of good fruit and use.
concurring in its order to the integrity thereof, as without which the interior part would be a kind of Ghost, too thin in substance, too remote from sense, too destitute of good fruit and use.
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thereby evidencing our submission to God's sovereign Authority, our esteem of his Wisedom and Goodness, our awfull regard to his Power and Justice, our confidence in him, and dependence upon his word.
thereby evidencing our submission to God's sovereign authority, our esteem of his Wisdom and goodness, our awful regard to his Power and justice, our confidence in him, and dependence upon his word.
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As also the practice of wholsome Laws, visibly producing good fruits, (peace and prosperity in the commonwealth,) doth conciliate respect unto the Prince, he thereby appearing wise and good, able to discern,
As also the practice of wholesome Laws, visibly producing good fruits, (peace and Prosperity in the commonwealth,) does conciliate respect unto the Prince, he thereby appearing wise and good, able to discern,
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but also to publick welfare, to the rendring humane Society comfortable, to the settling and securing common tranquillity,) the performance of them must needs bring great commendation to the authour and ordainer of them.
but also to public welfare, to the rendering humane Society comfortable, to the settling and securing Common tranquillity,) the performance of them must needs bring great commendation to the author and ordainer of them.
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The light and lustre of good works, done in regard to Divine command, will cause men to see clearly the Excellencies of our most wise and gracious Lord;
The Light and lustre of good works, done in regard to Divine command, will cause men to see clearly the Excellencies of our most wise and gracious Lord;
The goodliness to the sight, the pleasantness to the tast, which is ever perceptible in those fruits which genuine Piety beareth, the beauty men see in a calm mind and a sober conversation, the sweetness they tast from works of justice and charity, will certainly produce veneration to the Doctrine which teacheth such things,
The goodliness to the sighed, the pleasantness to the taste, which is ever perceptible in those fruits which genuine Piety bears, the beauty men see in a Cam mind and a Sobrium Conversation, the sweetness they taste from works of Justice and charity, will Certainly produce veneration to the Doctrine which Teaches such things,
It is an aggravation of Impiety, often insisted upon in Scripture, that it slurrs (as it were) and defames God, brings reproach and obloquy upon him, causes his Name to be profaned, to be cursed, to be blasphemed;
It is an aggravation of Impiety, often insisted upon in Scripture, that it slurs (as it were) and defames God, brings reproach and obloquy upon him, Causes his Name to be profaned, to be cursed, to be blasphemed;
and 'tis answerably a commendation of Piety, that by the practice thereof we (not onely procure many great advantages to our selves, many blessings and comforts here, all joys and felicities hereafter;
and it's answerably a commendation of Piety, that by the practice thereof we (not only procure many great advantages to our selves, many blessings and comforts Here, all Joys and felicities hereafter;
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It is by exemplary Piety, by providing things honest in the sight of all men, by doing things honourable and laudable, (such are all things which God hath been pleased to command us,) that we shall be sure to fulfill that precept of S. Paul, of doing all things to the glory of God:
It is by exemplary Piety, by providing things honest in the sighed of all men, by doing things honourable and laudable, (such Are all things which God hath been pleased to command us,) that we shall be sure to fulfil that precept of S. Paul, of doing all things to the glory of God:
2. Using all things peculiarly related unto God (his holy Name, his holy Word, his holy Places, (the places where his honour dwelleth,) his holy Times, religious Fasts and Festivities,) with especial respect.
2. Using all things peculiarly related unto God (his holy Name, his holy Word, his holy Places, (the places where his honour dwells,) his holy Times, religious Fasts and Festivities,) with especial respect.
5. All penitential Acts, by which we submit unto God, and humble our selves before him. (As Achan, by confessing of his sin, is said to give glory to the Lord God of Israel.)
5. All penitential Acts, by which we submit unto God, and humble our selves before him. (As achan, by confessing of his since, is said to give glory to the Lord God of Israel.)
6. Chearfull undergoing afflictions, losses, disgraces, for the profession of God's truth, or for obedience to God's commands. (As S. Peter is said by his death, suffered upon such accounts, to glorifie God.)
6. Cheerful undergoing afflictions, losses, disgraces, for the profession of God's truth, or for Obedience to God's commands. (As S. Peter is said by his death, suffered upon such accounts, to Glorify God.)
Thus he to whom God hath given Wealth, if he expend it (not to the nourishment of pride and luxury, not onely to the gratifying his own pleasure or humour,
Thus he to whom God hath given Wealth, if he expend it (not to the nourishment of pride and luxury, not only to the gratifying his own pleasure or humour,
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but) to the furtherance of God's honour, or to the succour of his indigent neighbour, (in any pious or charitable way,) he doth thereby in especiall manner honour God.
but) to the furtherance of God's honour, or to the succour of his indigent neighbour, (in any pious or charitable Way,) he does thereby in especial manner honour God.
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or in procuring vain applause to himself, as) in advantageously setting forth God's praise, handsomely recommending goodness, dexterously engaging men in ways of vertue, (doing which things is true wit and excellent policy indeed,) he doth thereby remarkably honour God.
or in procuring vain applause to himself, as) in advantageously setting forth God's praise, handsomely recommending Goodness, dexterously engaging men in ways of virtue, (doing which things is true wit and excellent policy indeed,) he does thereby remarkably honour God.
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if he use his own credit as an instrument of bringing credit to goodness, thereby adorning and illustrating Piety, he by so doing doth eminently practise this duty.
if he use his own credit as an Instrument of bringing credit to Goodness, thereby adorning and illustrating Piety, he by so doing does eminently practise this duty.
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when they take care that justice be impartially administred, innocence protected, necessity relieved, all iniquity and oppression, all violence and disorder,
when they take care that Justice be impartially administered, innocence protected, necessity relieved, all iniquity and oppression, all violence and disorder,
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and by their ministry to prosecute:) when they carefully doe such things, then do they indeed approve themselves worthy honourers of their High Master, and Heavenly King;
and by their Ministry to prosecute:) when they carefully do such things, then do they indeed approve themselves worthy honourers of their High Master, and Heavenly King;
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yea, can hardly forbear to reverence and magnifie the invisible Founder of their Authority. By so doing, as they will set before mens eyes the best pattern of Loyalty;
yea, can hardly forbear to Reverence and magnify the invisible Founder of their authority. By so doing, as they will Set before men's eyes the best pattern of Loyalty;
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nor will they ever be very good, till they see their Leaders such:) so they will together greatly advance the praise and glory of Him in whose name they rule, to whose favour they owe their power and dignity;
nor will they ever be very good, till they see their Leaders such:) so they will together greatly advance the praise and glory of Him in whose name they Rule, to whose favour they owe their power and dignity;
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'Tis a most notorious thing, both to reason and in experience, what extreme advantage Great persons have, especially by the influence of their practice, to bring God himself, as it were, into credit;
It's a most notorious thing, both to reason and in experience, what extreme advantage Great Persons have, especially by the influence of their practice, to bring God himself, as it were, into credit;
but real practices of goodness.) For the main body of men goeth not quà eundum, sed quà itur, not according to rules and reasons, but after examples and authorities;
but real practices of Goodness.) For the main body of men Goes not quà eundum, sed quà itur, not according to rules and Reasons, but After Examples and authorities;
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their actions are to be reckon'd not as single or solitary ones, but are, like their persons, of a publick and representative nature, involving the practice of others, who are by them awed, or shamed into compliance.
their actions Are to be reckoned not as single or solitary ones, but Are, like their Persons, of a public and representative nature, involving the practice of Others, who Are by them awed, or shamed into compliance.
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What the meaner rank of servants (who are employ'd in baser drudgeries, whose fare is more course, whose wages are more scant, who stand at greater distance from their Lord,
What the meaner rank of Servants (who Are employed in baser Drudgeries, whose fare is more course, whose wages Are more scant, who stand At greater distance from their Lord,
But those whom he employs in matters of highest trust, and importance to his affairs, whom he places in the nearest degree unto himself, (seats even in his own throne, upon his own tribunal,) whom he feeds plentifully and daintily, maintains in a handsome garb, allows largely,
But those whom he employs in matters of highest trust, and importance to his affairs, whom he places in the nearest degree unto himself, (seats even in his own throne, upon his own tribunal,) whom he feeds plentifully and daintily, maintains in a handsome garb, allows largely,
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For if there be disorders, prejudicial to the Master's honour and interest, frequently committed in the family, 'tis those servants must be responsible:
For if there be disorders, prejudicial to the Masters honour and Interest, frequently committed in the family, it's those Servants must be responsible:
and peculiarly hear the Euge, bone serve. They must be loaded with other mens faults, or crowned for other mens vertues, as their behaviour hath respectively contributed to them.
and peculiarly hear the Euge, bone serve. They must be loaded with other men's Faults, or crowned for other men's Virtues, as their behaviour hath respectively contributed to them.
God, I pray, vouchsafe his grace and blessing, that it may be made to our benefit and comfort. III. I should now shew why the Duty is required of us, or how reasonable it is.
God, I pray, vouchsafe his grace and blessing, that it may be made to our benefit and Comfort. III. I should now show why the Duty is required of us, or how reasonable it is.
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He is not a man (hath lost all natural ingenuity and humanity) who doth not delight to make some returns thither, where he hath found much good will, whence he hath felt great kindness.
He is not a man (hath lost all natural ingenuity and humanity) who does not delight to make Some returns thither, where he hath found much good will, whence he hath felt great kindness.
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Since then all the good we have, we have received from God's favour, it cannot but be very pleasant to render somewhat of requital (as it were) unto him;
Since then all the good we have, we have received from God's favour, it cannot but be very pleasant to render somewhat of requital (as it were) unto him;
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3. For that likewise our honouring God disposes us to the imitation of him, (for what we do reverence we would resemble,) that is, to the doing those things wherein our chief perfection and happiness consists, whence our best content and joy doth spring.
3. For that likewise our honouring God disposes us to the imitation of him, (for what we do Reverence we would resemble,) that is, to the doing those things wherein our chief perfection and happiness consists, whence our best content and joy does spring.
2. By honouring God we are immediately instated in great Honour; we enter into most noble relations, acquire most illustrious titles, enjoy most glorious privileges:
2. By honouring God we Are immediately instated in great Honour; we enter into most noble relations, acquire most illustrious titles, enjoy most glorious privileges:
hath impressed upon it that beauty and majesty which commands an universal love and veneration, which strikes presently both a kindly and an awfull respect into the minds of all men.
hath impressed upon it that beauty and majesty which commands an universal love and veneration, which strikes presently both a kindly and an awful respect into the minds of all men.
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righteous is (not onely in himself, but in common esteem) more excellent then his neighbour. Power may be dreaded, Riches may be courted, Wit and Knowledge may be admired;
righteous is (not only in himself, but in Common esteem) more excellent then his neighbour. Power may be dreaded, Riches may be courted, Wit and Knowledge may be admired;
4. God by his extraordinary providence, as there is reason and occasion, doth interpose, so as to procure Honour to them, to maintain and further their reputation, who honour him.
4. God by his extraordinary providence, as there is reason and occasion, does interpose, so as to procure Honour to them, to maintain and further their reputation, who honour him.
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When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him, saith the Wise man; that is, he disposeth the most averse minds to love and honour him.
When a Man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be At peace with him, Says the Wise man; that is, he Disposeth the most averse minds to love and honour him.
since God hath taken it into his charge and care, since he hath said it, that he will bring forth his righteousness as the light, and his judgment as the noon-day.
since God hath taken it into his charge and care, since he hath said it, that he will bring forth his righteousness as the Light, and his judgement as the noonday.
God also by secret methods and undiscernible trains, ordereth all events, managing our thoughts and designs, our enterprizes and actions so, that the result of them shall be matter of benefit, comfort,
God also by secret methods and undiscernible trains, Ordereth all events, managing our thoughts and designs, our Enterprises and actions so, that the result of them shall be matter of benefit, Comfort,
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and reputation, or of disaster, regret, and disgrace, as he thinks good. Victory and success he absolutely disposeth of, and consequently of the Honour that follows them;
and reputation, or of disaster, regret, and disgrace, as he thinks good. Victory and success he absolutely Disposeth of, and consequently of the Honour that follows them;
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for their signal honouring of God, from a base and obscure, or from an afflicted and forlorn condition, have, in ways strange and wonderfull, been advanced to eminent dignity, have been rendred most illustrious, by the providence of him who raiseth the poor out of the dust,
for their signal honouring of God, from a base and Obscure, or from an afflicted and forlorn condition, have, in ways strange and wonderful, been advanced to eminent dignity, have been rendered most illustrious, by the providence of him who Raiseth the poor out of the dust,
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5. Whereas men are naturally inclined to bear much regard to the judgment of Posterity concerning them, are desirous to leave a Good name behind them,
5. Whereas men Are naturally inclined to bear much regard to the judgement of Posterity Concerning them, Are desirous to leave a Good name behind them,
For what sober man doth not in his thoughts afford a more high and hearty respect to those poor Fishermen, who by their heroical activity and patience did honour God in the propagation of his heavenly Truth,
For what Sobrium man does not in his thoughts afford a more high and hearty respect to those poor Fishermen, who by their heroical activity and patience did honour God in the propagation of his heavenly Truth,
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then to all those Hectors in Chivalry, those Conquerours and atchievers of mighty exploits, (those Alexanders and Caesars,) who have been renowned for doing things which seemed great, rather then for performing what was truly good? To the honour of those excellent poor men conspicuous monuments have been erected every-where;
then to all those Hectors in Chivalry, those Conquerors and atchievers of mighty exploits, (those Alexanders and Caesars,) who have been renowned for doing things which seemed great, rather then for performing what was truly good? To the honour of those excellent poor men conspicuous monuments have been erected everywhere;
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6. Lastly, to those who honour God here, God hath reserved an honour infinitely great and excellent, in comparison whereto all Honours here are but dreams, the loudest acclamations of mortal men are but empty sounds, the brightest glories of this world are but duskish and fleeting shadows;
6. Lastly, to those who honour God Here, God hath reserved an honour infinitely great and excellent, in comparison whereto all Honours Here Are but dreams, the Loudest acclamations of Mortal men Are but empty sounds, the Brightest Glories of this world Are but duskish and fleeting shadows;
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thev shall then be seated upon unmovable Thrones, their heads encircled with unfading Crowns, their faces shining with rays of unconceivable Glory and majesty.
thev shall then be seated upon unmovable Thrones, their Heads encircled with unfading Crowns, their faces shining with rays of unconceivable Glory and majesty.
with those who consecrated all their endeavours, and who sacrificed their lives to the promoting of God's Honour, they shall possess everlasting glory.
with those who consecrated all their endeavours, and who sacrificed their lives to the promoting of God's Honour, they shall possess everlasting glory.
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May we not therefore presume, that an infallible Maxim of Policy, proposing the most expedite and certain method of security in all our transactions, will be entertained with acceptance? Such an one the greatest Politician and wisest man for business (if we may take God's own word for it) that ever was,
May we not Therefore presume, that an infallible Maxim of Policy, proposing the most expedite and certain method of security in all our transactions, will be entertained with acceptance? Such an one the greatest Politician and Wisest man for business (if we may take God's own word for it) that ever was,
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Uprightly, according to the original, might be rendred, in perfection, or, with integrity: And by the Greek Translatours in several places is supposed chiefly to denote Sincerity and Purity of intention.
Uprightly, according to the original, might be rendered, in perfection, or, with integrity: And by the Greek Translators in several places is supposed chiefly to denote Sincerity and Purity of intention.
In effect, the Phrase, He that walketh uprightly, doth import, One who is constantly disposed in his designs and dealings to bear a principal regard to the rules of his Duty,
In Effect, the Phrase, He that walks uprightly, does import, One who is constantly disposed in his designs and dealings to bear a principal regard to the rules of his Duty,
who in every case emergent is ready to perform that which upon good deliberation doth appear most just and fit, in conformity to God's Law and sound Reason, without being swayed by any appetite, any passion, any sinister respect to his own private interest of profit, credit,
who in every case emergent is ready to perform that which upon good deliberation does appear most just and fit, in conformity to God's Law and found Reason, without being swayed by any appetite, any passion, any sinister respect to his own private Interest of profit, credit,
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who generally doth act out of good principles; (namely, reverence to God, charity to men, sober regard to his own true welfare;) who doth aim at good ends, that is, at God's honour, publick benefit, his own Salvation, other good things subordinate to those, or well consistent with them;
who generally does act out of good principles; (namely, Reverence to God, charity to men, Sobrium regard to his own true welfare;) who does aim At good ends, that is, At God's honour, public benefit, his own Salvation, other good things subordinate to those, or well consistent with them;
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who doth prosecute his designs by lawfull means, in fair ways, such as honest providence and industry, veracity and fidelity, dependence upon God's help, and prayer for his blessing:
who does prosecute his designs by lawful means, in fair ways, such as honest providence and industry, veracity and Fidis, dependence upon God's help, and prayer for his blessing:
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For it commonly requireth no reach of wit or depth of judgment, no laborious diligence of enquiry, no curious intentness of observation, no solicitous care,
For it commonly requires no reach of wit or depth of judgement, no laborious diligence of enquiry, no curious intentness of observation, no solicitous care,
so that usually that direction of Solomon is sufficient, Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eye-lids look straight before thee — Turn not to the right hand, nor to the left.
so that usually that direction of Solomon is sufficient, Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee — Turn not to the right hand, nor to the left.
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For they by Divine wisedom were chalked out, not onely for ingenious and subtle persons, (men of great parts, of refined wits, of long experience,) but rather for the vulgar community of men, the great Body of God's subjects, consisting in persons of meanest capacity, and smallest improvement:
For they by Divine Wisdom were chalked out, not only for ingenious and subtle Persons, (men of great parts, of refined wits, of long experience,) but rather for the Vulgar community of men, the great Body of God's subject's, consisting in Persons of Meanest capacity, and Smallest improvement:
being designed to make wise the simple, to give the young man knowledge and discretion; to direct all sorts of people in their duty, toward their happiness;
being designed to make wise the simple, to give the young man knowledge and discretion; to Direct all sorts of people in their duty, towards their happiness;
For who with half an eye may not see, that the practice of pious love and reverence toward God, of entire justice and charity toward our neighbour, of sober temperance and purity toward our selves, is approved by Reason, is prescribed by God to us?
For who with half an eye may not see, that the practice of pious love and Reverence towards God, of entire Justice and charity towards our neighbour, of Sobrium temperance and purity towards our selves, is approved by Reason, is prescribed by God to us?
Hence in the Holy Scripture, as bad ways are called dark, crooked, rough, slippery ways; so the good ways are said to be clear, plain, direct, even ways.
Hence in the Holy Scripture, as bad ways Are called dark, crooked, rough, slippery ways; so the good ways Are said to be clear, plain, Direct, even ways.
All the words of my mouth are plain to him that understandeth, (or, that considereth them.) My foot standeth in an even place. The Law of his God is in his heart:
All the words of my Mouth Are plain to him that understands, (or, that Considereth them.) My foot Stands in an even place. The Law of his God is in his heart:
But in case such an one should ever be at a stand or at a loss, in doubt of his course, he hath always at hand a most sure guide to conduct or direct him.
But in case such an one should ever be At a stand or At a loss, in doubt of his course, he hath always At hand a most sure guide to conduct or Direct him.
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Hence is the upright man happily secured from tiring pains in the search, from racking anxieties in the choice, from grating scruples and galling regrets in the pursuit of his way.
Hence is the upright man happily secured from tiring pains in the search, from racking anxieties in the choice, from grating scruples and galling regrets in the pursuit of his Way.
He doth build his practice, not upon the perillous bogs, the treacherous quagmires, the devouring quick-sands of uncouth, bold, impious Paradoxes, (such as have been vented by Epicurus, by Machiavel, by others more lately, whose infamous names are too well known,
He does built his practice, not upon the perilous bogs, the treacherous quagmires, the devouring quicksands of uncouth, bold, impious Paradoxes, (such as have been vented by Epicurus, by Machiavel, by Others more lately, whose infamous names Are too well known,
That He, as Governour of the world, and Judge of men, doth concern himself in all humane affairs, disposing and managing all events according to his righteous pleasure;
That He, as Governor of the world, and Judge of men, does concern himself in all humane affairs, disposing and managing all events according to his righteous pleasure;
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That nothing can be really profitable or advantageous to us, which doth not consist with our duty to God, doth not some-wise conduce to our spiritual interest, and eternal welfare:
That nothing can be really profitable or advantageous to us, which does not consist with our duty to God, does not somewise conduce to our spiritual Interest, and Eternal welfare:
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That content of mind, springing from innocence of life, from the faithfull discharge of our duty, from satisfaction of Conscience, from a good hope in regard to God and our future state, is in our esteem and choice much to be preferred before all the delights which any temporal possession or fruition can afford:
That content of mind, springing from innocence of life, from the faithful discharge of our duty, from satisfaction of Conscience, from a good hope in regard to God and our future state, is in our esteem and choice much to be preferred before all the delights which any temporal possession or fruition can afford:
The upright person doth walk steddily, maintaining his principal resolutions, and holding his main course, through all occasions, without flinching or wavering, or desultory inconsistence and sickleness;
The upright person does walk steadily, maintaining his principal resolutions, and holding his main course, through all occasions, without flinching or wavering, or desultory inconsistence and fickleness;
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Lust, passion, humour, interest, are things very mutable, as depending upon temper of body, casualties of time, the winds and tides of this vertiginous world:
Lust, passion, humour, Interest, Are things very mutable, as depending upon temper of body, casualties of time, the winds and tides of this vertiginous world:
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Let the weather be fair or foul, let the world smile or frown, let him get or lose by it, let him be favoured or crossed, commended or reproached, (by honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report,) he will doe what his duty requireth:
Let the weather be fair or foul, let the world smile or frown, let him get or loose by it, let him be favoured or crossed, commended or reproached, (by honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report,) he will do what his duty requires:
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Hence a man is secured from diffidence in himself, and distraction in his mind, from frequently being off the hooks, from leading an unequal life, clashing with it self, from deluding and disappointing those with whom he converseth or dealeth,
Hence a man is secured from diffidence in himself, and distraction in his mind, from frequently being off the hooks, from leading an unequal life, clashing with it self, from deluding and disappointing those with whom he Converseth or deals,
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It in Scripture is called the straight and the plain way. And as in Geometry, of all lines or surfaces contained within the same bounds, the straight line and the plain surface are the shortest;
It in Scripture is called the straight and the plain Way. And as in Geometry, of all lines or surfaces contained within the same bounds, the straight line and the plain surface Are the Shortest;
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In this way there are no bewildring intrigues and mazes, no crooked windings and turnings, no occasions forcing men to dance hither and thither, to skip backward and forward, to doe and undoe;
In this Way there Are no bewildering intrigues and mazes, no crooked windings and turnings, not occasions forcing men to dance hither and thither, to skip backward and forward, to do and undo;
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To clamber over fences of Duty, to break through hedges of Right, to trespass upon hallowed enclosures, may seem the most short and compendious ways of getting thither where one would be:
To clamber over fences of Duty, to break through hedges of Right, to trespass upon hallowed enclosures, may seem the most short and compendious ways of getting thither where one would be:
But doth not a man venture breaking his neck, or scratching his face, incurring mischief and trouble thereby? Is he not liable to the fate to which the Preacher doometh him, He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it:
But does not a man venture breaking his neck, or scratching his face, incurring mischief and trouble thereby? Is he not liable to the fate to which the Preacher doometh him, He that diggeth a pit shall fallen into it:
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and whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him? For instance, to grow rich, fraud, extortion, corruption, oppression, over-reaching and supplanting may seem the readiest and most expedite ways;
and whoso breaks a hedge, a serpent shall bite him? For instance, to grow rich, fraud, extortion, corruption, oppression, overreaching and supplanting may seem the Readiest and most expedite ways;
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who hath expresly condemned and cursed those ways, declaring, that Wealth gotten by vanity (or cozenage) shall be diminished; that He that oppresseth to encrease his riches, shall surely come to want;
who hath expressly condemned and cursed those ways, declaring, that Wealth got by vanity (or cozenage) shall be diminished; that He that Oppresses to increase his riches, shall surely come to want;
Whereas the plain way of honest harmless industry, (joyned with a pious regard to him who is the dispenser of all good things,) how slow soever it may seem, is the most speedy,
Whereas the plain Way of honest harmless industry, (joined with a pious regard to him who is the dispenser of all good things,) how slow soever it may seem, is the most speedy,
The hand of the diligent shall make rich: He that gathereth by labour, shall increase: By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
The hand of the diligent shall make rich: He that gathereth by labour, shall increase: By humility and the Fear of the Lord Are riches, and honour, and life.
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according to those sayings of the Wise man; There shall no evil happen to the just: In the way of righteousness is life; and in the path thereof there is no death.
according to those sayings of the Wise man; There shall no evil happen to the just: In the Way of righteousness is life; and in the path thereof there is no death.
He who designeth onely that which is just and reasonable, who innocently and fairly prosecuteth his intent, can run no great hazzard, cannot fall into any extreme disaster, cannot irrecoverably sink into miserable disappointment.
He who designeth only that which is just and reasonable, who innocently and fairly prosecuteth his intent, can run no great hazard, cannot fallen into any extreme disaster, cannot irrecoverably sink into miserable disappointment.
for, as he meaneth innocently, as he dealeth inoffensively, (not violently assailing, not fraudulently circumventing, not any-wise injuriously or maliciously abusing any man,) as he doth yield no just provocation or urgent temptation to oppose him;
for, as he means innocently, as he deals inoffensively, (not violently assailing, not fraudulently circumventing, not anywise injuriously or maliciously abusing any man,) as he does yield no just provocation or urgent temptation to oppose him;
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at least such as will prove very formidable, or very fierce and implacable toward him. He may be sure that few wise men, and no good men will trouble him;
At least such as will prove very formidable, or very fierce and implacable towards him. He may be sure that few wise men, and no good men will trouble him;
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particularly in those remarkable words of Isay: He that walketh righteously and speaketh uprightly, he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of bloud,
particularly in those remarkable words of Saiah: He that walks righteously and speaks uprightly, he that despises the gain of oppressions, that shakes his hands from holding of Bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood,
That is, A man who is constantly upright in his dealings, shall by the Divine Providence be infallibly and impregnably preserved from any grievous mischief, from any sore want, from any extreme distress.
That is, A man who is constantly upright in his dealings, shall by the Divine Providence be infallibly and impregnably preserved from any grievous mischief, from any soar want, from any extreme distress.
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he is perfectly secure from being tainted with foul guilt, from being exposed to due reproach, from being stung with vexatious remorse, from being plunged into a gulf of desperation or disconsolateness. For, VI. The way of Uprightness is fair and pleasant.
he is perfectly secure from being tainted with foul guilt, from being exposed to due reproach, from being stung with vexatious remorse, from being plunged into a gulf of desperation or disconsolateness. For, VI. The Way of Uprightness is fair and pleasant.
Being conscious to himself of an honest meaning, and a due course of prosecuting it, he feeleth no check or struggling of mind, no regret or sting of heart;
Being conscious to himself of an honest meaning, and a due course of prosecuting it, he feeleth no check or struggling of mind, no regret or sting of heart;
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He may strongly presume upon the propitious aspect and favourable succour of Heaven, which always smileth and casteth benign influences on honest undertakings.
He may strongly presume upon the propitious aspect and favourable succour of Heaven, which always smileth and Cast benign influences on honest undertakings.
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He with an humble confidence can appeal to God, borrowing the words of Hezekiah, I beseech thee, O Lord, remember how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart,
He with an humble confidence can appeal to God, borrowing the words of Hezekiah, I beseech thee, Oh Lord, Remember how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart,
Hence, The Hope of the righteous (as the Wise man telleth us) is gladness. He considering the goodness, the justice, the fidelity of God, whereof his integrity doth render him capable and a proper object, cannot but conceive a comfortable hope of a good issue.
Hence, The Hope of the righteous (as the Wise man Telleth us) is gladness. He considering the Goodness, the Justice, the Fidis of God, whereof his integrity does render him capable and a proper Object, cannot but conceive a comfortable hope of a good issue.
enabling him to say with the Psalmist, The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
enabling him to say with the Psalmist, The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
However, an upright dealer hath this comfortable reserve, that what-ever doth befall him, however the business goeth, he shall not condemn, and punish himself with remorse;
However, an upright dealer hath this comfortable reserve, that whatever does befall him, however the business Goes, he shall not condemn, and Punish himself with remorse;
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he reflecteth on his own heart with complacence, and looketh upon the world with confidence. He hath no fear of being detected, or care to smother his intents.
he reflecteth on his own heart with complacence, and looks upon the world with confidence. He hath no Fear of being detected, or care to smother his intents.
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according to that promise, He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noon-day. That in Job will be made good to him, Then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot:
according to that promise, He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the Light, and thy judgement as the noonday. That in Job will be made good to him, Then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot:
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Uprightness disposing him to bear adverse events with a gracefull decency. VIII. The particular methods of acting which Uprightness disposeth to observe, do yield great security from troubles and crosses in their transactions.
Uprightness disposing him to bear adverse events with a graceful decency. VIII. The particular methods of acting which Uprightness Disposeth to observe, do yield great security from Troubles and Crosses in their transactions.
He doth use no disingenuous, spitefull, unjust tricks or sleights to serve the present turn. He laieth no baits or snares to catch men, alluring them into mischief or inconvenience.
He does use no disingenuous, spiteful, unjust tricks or sleights to serve the present turn. He Layeth no baits or snares to catch men, alluring them into mischief or inconvenience.
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such as are illusive simulations, and subdolous artifices, treacherous collusions, slie insinuations, and sycophantick detractions, versatile whifflings and dodgings, flattering colloguings and glozings, servile crouchings and fawnings, and the like.
such as Are illusive simulations, and subdolous artifices, treacherous collusions, sly insinuations, and sycophantic detractions, versatile whifflings and dodgings, flattering colloguings and glozings, servile crouchings and fawnings, and the like.
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He hath little of the Serpent, (none of its lurking insidiousness, of its surprizing violence, of its rancorous venom, of its keen mordacity,) but much of the Dove, (all its simplicity, its gentleness, its fidelity, its innocence,) in his conversation and commerce.
He hath little of the Serpent, (none of its lurking insidiousness, of its surprising violence, of its rancorous venom, of its keen mordacity,) but much of the Dove, (all its simplicity, its gentleness, its Fidis, its innocence,) in his Conversation and commerce.
being the wisedom which is from above, first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easie to be entreated, full of good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisie.
being the Wisdom which is from above, First pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
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He may discreetly pick out seasons, and embrace opportunities of righting or benefiting himself: but he never will seek or lay hold of advantages to prejudice others.
He may discreetly pick out seasons, and embrace opportunities of righting or benefiting himself: but he never will seek or lay hold of advantages to prejudice Others.
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The principal engines he doth employ for atchieving his enterprises are, a carefull and cautious providence in contriving, a sedulous and steddy diligence in acting, a circumspect heedfulness not to provoke any man by offensive carriage, by injury, by discourtesie, to obstruct him,
The principal Engines he does employ for achieving his enterprises Are, a careful and cautious providence in contriving, a sedulous and steady diligence in acting, a circumspect heedfulness not to provoke any man by offensive carriage, by injury, by discourtesy, to obstruct him,
He doth not lie under perpetual constraint, engaged to keep a constant guard upon himself, to watch his memory, to curb his tongue, to manage his very looks and gestures,
He does not lie under perpetual constraint, engaged to keep a constant guard upon himself, to watch his memory, to curb his tongue, to manage his very looks and gestures,
He is not at pains to obviate the jealousies, the surmises, the diffidences, the counterplots, the preventive oppositions and assaults, which gloomy closeness and crafty dissimulation ever do raise against the practisers of them.
He is not At pains to obviate the jealousies, the surmises, the diffidences, the counterplots, the preventive oppositions and assaults, which gloomy closeness and crafty dissimulation ever do raise against the practisers of them.
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so he doth undisturbedly enjoy the benefits of Society with great safety, ease, and comfort. IX. Lastly, An upright walker hath perfect security, as to the final result of affairs, that he shall not be quite baffled in his expectations and desires.
so he does undisturbedly enjoy the benefits of Society with great safety, ease, and Comfort. IX. Lastly, an upright walker hath perfect security, as to the final result of affairs, that he shall not be quite baffled in his Expectations and Desires.
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if he warreth, always get the victory? is he perpetually, when he tradeth, a considerable gainer? will he certainly after sowing reap a plentifull crop? Probably yea; and perhaps no:
if he Warreth, always get the victory? is he perpetually, when he Tradeth, a considerable gainer? will he Certainly After sowing reap a plentiful crop? Probably yea; and perhaps no:
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about which he ever was very indifferent, and with which at present he is not heartily displeased? How can it be taken for disappointment and misfortune, which one was prepared to embrace with satisfaction and complacence?
about which he ever was very indifferent, and with which At present he is not heartily displeased? How can it be taken for disappointment and misfortune, which one was prepared to embrace with satisfaction and complacence?
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as promoting ends incomparably more excellent then any worldly gain; as producing fruits exceedingly more wholsome and more savoury then any temporal commodity;
as promoting ends incomparably more excellent then any worldly gain; as producing fruits exceedingly more wholesome and more savoury then any temporal commodity;
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as exercising and improving the divinest Vertues, (Humility, Patience, Meekness, Moderation, Contentedness) a grain whereof is worth all the wealth, all the preferment, all that is desirable in the world.
as exercising and improving the Divinest Virtues, (Humility, Patience, Meekness, Moderation, Contentedness) a grain whereof is worth all the wealth, all the preferment, all that is desirable in the world.
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If this do not satisfie grosser apprehensions, we may adde, that even in these meaner concerns Almighty God is pleased commonly to reward and encourage upright persons by the best success.
If this do not satisfy grosser apprehensions, we may add, that even in these meaner concerns Almighty God is pleased commonly to reward and encourage upright Persons by the best success.
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and (as the Psalmist expresseth it) hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servants. He may seem concerned in honour to countenance those who have regard to his will,
and (as the Psalmist Expresses it) hath pleasure in the Prosperity of his Servants. He may seem concerned in honour to countenance those who have regard to his will,
It is an infinite advantage of upright dealing, that at the last issue, when all things shall be most accurately tried and impartially decided, a man is assured to be fully justified in it, and plentifully rewarded for it.
It is an infinite advantage of upright dealing, that At the last issue, when all things shall be most accurately tried and impartially decided, a man is assured to be Fully justified in it, and plentifully rewarded for it.
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IT is the manner of S. Paul in his Epistles, after that he hath discussed some main Points of doctrine or discipline, (which occasion required that he should clear and settle,) to propose severall good advices and rules, in the observance whereof the life of Christian practice doth consist.
IT is the manner of S. Paul in his Epistles, After that he hath discussed Some main Points of Doctrine or discipline, (which occasion required that he should clear and settle,) to propose several good advices and rules, in the observance whereof the life of Christian practice does consist.
So that he thereby hath furnished us with so rich a variety of moral and spiritual precepts, concerning special matters, subordinate to the general laws of Piety and Vertue;
So that he thereby hath furnished us with so rich a variety of moral and spiritual Precepts, Concerning special matters, subordinate to the general laws of Piety and Virtue;
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that out of them might well be compiled a Body of Ethicks, or System of precepts de officiis, in truth and in compleatness far excelling those which any Philosophy hath been able to devise, or deliver.
that out of them might well be compiled a Body of Ethics, or System of Precepts de Offices, in truth and in completeness Far excelling those which any Philosophy hath been able to devise, or deliver.
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These he rangeth not in any formal method, nor linketh together with strict connexion, but freely scattereth them so as from his mind (as out of a fertil soil, impregnated with all seeds of wisedom and goodness) they did haply spring up,
These he rangeth not in any formal method, nor linketh together with strict connexion, but freely Scattereth them so as from his mind (as out of a fertile soil, impregnated with all seeds of Wisdom and Goodness) they did haply spring up,
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the which, having no other plain coherence (except by affinity of matter) with the rest enclosing it, I shall consider absolutely by it self, endeavouring somewhat to explain it, and to urge its practice.
the which, having no other plain coherence (except by affinity of matter) with the rest enclosing it, I shall Consider absolutely by it self, endeavouring somewhat to explain it, and to urge its practice.
Pray without ceasing. For understanding these words, let us first consider what is meant by the act injoyned, Praying; then, what the qualification or circumstance adjoyned, without ceasing, doth import.
Pray without ceasing. For understanding these words, let us First Consider what is meant by the act enjoined, Praying; then, what the qualification or circumstance adjoined, without ceasing, does import.
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or all that part of Religious practice wherein we do immediately address our selves to God, having by speech (oral or mental) a kind of intercourse and conversation with him.
or all that part of Religious practice wherein we do immediately address our selves to God, having by speech (oral or mental) a kind of intercourse and Conversation with him.
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So it includeth that Praise which we should yield to God, implying our due esteem of his most excellent Perfections, most glorious Works, most just and wise dispensations of Providence and Grace;
So it includeth that Praise which we should yield to God, implying our due esteem of his most excellent Perfections, most glorious Works, most just and wise dispensations of Providence and Grace;
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that Acknowledgment of our entire dependence upon him, or our totall subjection to his power and pleasure, together with that Profession of Faith in him,
that Acknowledgment of our entire dependence upon him, or our total subjection to his power and pleasure, together with that Profession of Faith in him,
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that humble Confession of our infirmity, our vileness, our guilt, our misery, (joyned with deprecation of wrath and vengeance,) which is due from us as wretched men, and grievous sinners;
that humble Confessi of our infirmity, our vileness, our guilt, our misery, (joined with deprecation of wrath and vengeance,) which is due from us as wretched men, and grievous Sinners;
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that Petition of things needfull or convenient for us, (of supply in our wants, of succour and comfort in our distresses, of direction and assistence in our undertakings, of mercy and pardon for our offences,) which our natural state (our poor, weak, sad and sinfull state) doth engage us to seek;
that Petition of things needful or convenient for us, (of supply in our Wants, of succour and Comfort in our Distresses, of direction and assistance in our undertakings, of mercy and pardon for our offences,) which our natural state (our poor, weak, sad and sinful state) does engage us to seek;
according whereto in common use the whole Body of Divine Service, containing all such acts, is termed Prayer; and Temples, consecrated to the performance of all holy duties, are styled Houses of prayer; and that brief Directory,
according whereto in Common use the Whole Body of Divine Service, containing all such acts, is termed Prayer; and Temples, consecrated to the performance of all holy duties, Are styled Houses of prayer; and that brief Directory,
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or the nature of the subject matter doth not restrain it,) and because general reasons do equally oblige to performance of all these duties in the manner here prescribed:
or the nature of the Subject matter does not restrain it,) and Because general Reasons do equally oblige to performance of all these duties in the manner Here prescribed:
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we being obliged no less incessantly to praise God for his excellencies, and thank him for his benefits, to avow his Sovereign Majesty and Authority, to confess our infirmities and miscarriages,
we being obliged no less incessantly to praise God for his excellencies, and thank him for his benefits, to avow his Sovereign Majesty and authority, to confess our infirmities and miscarriages,
All Devotion therefore, all sorts of proper and due address to God (that NONLATINALPHABET, all prayer and supplication, which S. Paul otherwise speaketh of) are here injoyned, according to the manner adjoyned, without ceasing, NONLATINALPHABET, that is, indefinently, or continually.
All Devotion Therefore, all sorts of proper and due address to God (that, all prayer and supplication, which S. Paul otherwise speaks of) Are Here enjoined, according to the manner adjoined, without ceasing,, that is, indefinetly, or continually.
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2. For the meaning of which expression, we must suppose, that it must not be understood as if we were obliged in every instant or singular point of time actually to apply our minds to this practice:
2. For the meaning of which expression, we must suppose, that it must not be understood as if we were obliged in every instant or singular point of time actually to apply our minds to this practice:
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The deliberate operations of our mind are sometimes interrupted by sleep, sometimes will be taken up in satisfying our natural appetites, sometimes must be spent in attendence upon other reasonable employments, commanded or allowed by God;
The deliberate operations of our mind Are sometime interrupted by sleep, sometime will be taken up in satisfying our natural appetites, sometime must be spent in attendance upon other reasonable employments, commanded or allowed by God;
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How then it may be understood, and how far it should extend, we shall endeavour to declare by propounding divers senses whereof it is capable, grounded upon plain testimonies of Scripture, and enforcible by good Reason;
How then it may be understood, and how Far it should extend, we shall endeavour to declare by propounding diverse Senses whereof it is capable, grounded upon plain testimonies of Scripture, and enforcible by good Reason;
that which in Scripture is termed the spirit of supplication. This in moral esteem, and according to current language, derived thence, amounteth to a continual practice;
that which in Scripture is termed the Spirit of supplication. This in moral esteem, and according to current language, derived thence, amounteth to a continual practice;
as it is said of the righteous man, that he is ever mercifull, and lendeth, because he is constantly disposed to supply his neighbour with needfull relief;
as it is said of the righteous man, that he is ever merciful, and dares, Because he is constantly disposed to supply his neighbour with needful relief;
If there be (from stupidity of mind, from coldness of affection, from sluggishness of spirit, from worldly distraction) any indisposition or averseness thereto, we should by serious consideration and industrious care labour to remove them;
If there be (from stupidity of mind, from coldness of affection, from sluggishness of Spirit, from worldly distraction) any indisposition or averseness thereto, we should by serious consideration and Industria care labour to remove them;
rousing our spirits, and kindling in our affections some fervency of desire toward spiritual things: otherwise we shall be apt to shun, or to slip the opportunities inviting to Devotion;
rousing our spirits, and kindling in our affections Some fervency of desire towards spiritual things: otherwise we shall be apt to shun, or to slip the opportunities inviting to Devotion;
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such attendence as men usually bestow on their affairs, whereof although the actual prosecution sometime doth stick, yet the design continually proceedeth;
such attendance as men usually bestow on their affairs, whereof although the actual prosecution sometime does stick, yet the Design continually Proceedeth;
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although he be at present sleeping, or eating, or, following any other business; because his main design never sleepeth, and his purpose continues uninterrupted.
although he be At present sleeping, or eating, or, following any other business; Because his main Design never Sleepeth, and his purpose continues uninterrupted.
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Continue in prayer, and watch in the same, saith S. Paul. Be ye sober, and watch unto prayer, saith S. Peter. Which expressions import a most constant and carefull attendence upon this duty:
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same, Says S. Paul. Be you Sobrium, and watch unto prayer, Says S. Peter. Which expressions import a most constant and careful attendance upon this duty:
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that we do not make it a NONLATINALPHABET, or bybusiness in our life, (a matter of small consideration or indifference, of curiosity, of chance,) to be transacted drowzily or faintly, with a desultorious and slight endeavour, by fits, as the humour taketh us;
that we do not make it a, or bybusiness in our life, (a matter of small consideration or indifference, of curiosity, of chance,) to be transacted drowzily or faintly, with a desultorious and slight endeavour, by fits, as the humour Takes us;
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but that, accounting it a business of the choicest nature and weightiest moment, we do adhere thereto with unmovable purpose, regard it with undistracted attention, pursue it with unwearied diligence, being always upon the guard, wakefull and expedite, intent upon,
but that, accounting it a business of the Choicest nature and Weightiest moment, we do adhere thereto with unmovable purpose, regard it with undistracted attention, pursue it with unwearied diligence, being always upon the guard, wakeful and expedite, intent upon,
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nature being so backward, and occasion so slippery, that if we do not ever mind it, we shall seldom practise it. III. Praying incessantly may signifie, that we do actually embrace all fit seasons and emergent occasions of Devotion.
nature being so backward, and occasion so slippery, that if we do not ever mind it, we shall seldom practise it. III. Praying incessantly may signify, that we do actually embrace all fit seasons and emergent occasions of Devotion.
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Pray (saith S. Paul) with all prayer and supplication NONLATINALPHABET and, Watch (saith our Lord) NONLATINALPHABET, praying in every season, or upon every opportunity.
Pray (Says S. Paul) with all prayer and supplication and, Watch (Says our Lord), praying in every season, or upon every opportunity.
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to admire and celebrate him, who is our strength, and our deliverer, our faithfull refuge in trouble, our fortress, and the rock of our salvation. To omit this piece of Devotion then, is vile ingratitude, or stupid negligence and sloth.
to admire and celebrate him, who is our strength, and our deliverer, our faithful refuge in trouble, our fortress, and the rock of our salvation. To omit this piece of Devotion then, is vile ingratitude, or stupid negligence and sloth.
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When any rare object or remarkable occurrence doth upon this theater of the world present it self to our view, in surveying the glorious works of Nature,
When any rare Object or remarkable occurrence does upon this theater of the world present it self to our view, in surveying the glorious works of Nature,
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then it is expedient (wisedom prompting it) to sue for God's aid, to commit our affairs into his hand, to recommend our endeavours to the blessing of him, by whose guidance all things are ordered, without whose concourse nothing can be effected, upon whose arbitrary disposal all success dependeth.
then it is expedient (Wisdom prompting it) to sue for God's aid, to commit our affairs into his hand, to recommend our endeavours to the blessing of him, by whose guidance all things Are ordered, without whose concourse nothing can be effected, upon whose arbitrary disposal all success dependeth.
The beginning of any design or business (although ordinary, if considerable) is a proper season of Prayer unto him, to whose bounty and favour we owe our ability to act, support in our proceedings, any comfortable issue of what we doe: (for All our sufficiency is of him: without him we can doe nothing.) Whence we can never apply our selves to any business or work, not go to eat, to sleep, to travel, to trade, to study, with any true content, any reasonable security, any satisfactory hope,
The beginning of any Design or business (although ordinary, if considerable) is a proper season of Prayer unto him, to whose bounty and favour we owe our ability to act, support in our proceedings, any comfortable issue of what we do: (for All our sufficiency is of him: without him we can do nothing.) Whence we can never apply our selves to any business or work, not go to eat, to sleep, to travel, to trade, to study, with any true content, any reasonable security, any satisfactory hope,
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as we are, must often happen;) then doth the time bid us to consult the great Oracle of truth, the mighty Counsellour, the Father of lights, seeking resolution and satisfaction, light and wisedom from him;
as we Are, must often happen;) then does the time bid us to consult the great Oracle of truth, the mighty Counselor, the Father of lights, seeking resolution and satisfaction, Light and Wisdom from him;
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When any storm of danger blustereth about us, perillously threatning, or furiously assailing us with mischief, (so that hardly by our own strength or wit we can hope to evade;) then with the wings of ardent Devotion we should fly unto God for shelter, and for relief.
When any storm of danger blustereth about us, perilously threatening, or furiously assailing us with mischief, (so that hardly by our own strength or wit we can hope to evade;) then with the wings of Ardent Devotion we should fly unto God for shelter, and for relief.
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according to that direction of S. Paul, Be carefull for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
according to that direction of S. Paul, Be careful for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
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for succour and support, for ease and comfort, we should have recourse to the Father of pities, and God of all consolation; who is nigh to all that call upon him, will also hear their cry, and will save them;
for succour and support, for ease and Comfort, we should have recourse to the Father of pities, and God of all consolation; who is High to all that call upon him, will also hear their cry, and will save them;
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who is so often stvled the hiding place from troubles, the help and strength, the shield and buckler, the rock, the fortress, the high tower, the horn of salvation, to all good and distressed people.
who is so often stvled the hiding place from Troubles, the help and strength, the shield and buckler, the rock, the fortress, the high tower, the horn of salvation, to all good and distressed people.
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when there was given to him a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet him; then he besought the Lord thrice that it might depart from him: and he had this return from God, My grace is sufficient for thee.
when there was given to him a thorn in the Flesh, a Messenger of Satan to buffet him; then he besought the Lord thrice that it might depart from him: and he had this return from God, My grace is sufficient for thee.
When also (from ignorance, or mistake, from inadvertency, negligence, or rashness, from weakness, from wantonness, from presumption) we have transgressed our duty, and incurred sinfull guilt;
When also (from ignorance, or mistake, from inadvertency, negligence, or rashness, from weakness, from wantonness, from presumption) we have transgressed our duty, and incurred sinful guilt;
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then, (for avoiding the consequent danger and vengeance, for unloading our Consciences of the burthen and discomfort thereof,) with humble confession in our mouths,
then, (for avoiding the consequent danger and vengeance, for unloading our Consciences of the burden and discomfort thereof,) with humble Confessi in our mouths,
And beside those outwardly prompting and urging us, there be other opportunities, springing from within us, which we are no less obliged and concerned to embrace.
And beside those outwardly prompting and urging us, there be other opportunities, springing from within us, which we Are no less obliged and concerned to embrace.
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letting out the stream of our affections into this right chanel, that it may run freely therein, that it may overflow and diffuse it self in exuberance of Devotion. Farther,
letting out the stream of our affections into this right channel, that it may run freely therein, that it may overflow and diffuse it self in exuberance of Devotion. Farther,
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This is that which our Lord did in the Gospel prescribe, and persuade, where 'tis recorded of him, that He spake a parable unto them, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.
This is that which our Lord did in the Gospel prescribe, and persuade, where it's recorded of him, that He spoke a parable unto them, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.
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NONLATINALPHABET, to strive earnestly, or contest and struggle in prayers; NONLATINALPHABET, to abide at supplications; NONLATINALPHABET, to watch with all perseverance.
, to strive earnestly, or contest and struggle in Prayers;, to abide At supplications;, to watch with all perseverance.
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by seeking God; which implieth, that God doth not presently, upon any slight address, discover himself in beneficial effects answerable to our desires,
by seeking God; which Implies, that God does not presently, upon any slight address, discover himself in beneficial effects answerable to our Desires,
by waiting upon God; which signifieth, that if God do not presently appear granting our requests, we should patiently stay, expecting till he be pleased to doe it in his own best time, according to that in the Psalm, Our eyes wait upon the Lord our God,
by waiting upon God; which signifies, that if God do not presently appear granting our requests, we should patiently stay, expecting till he be pleased to do it in his own best time, according to that in the Psalm, Our eyes wait upon the Lord our God,
or that we can have an effectual access to God, untill he, warned and (as it were) excited by our earnest importunity, pleaseth to listen, to disclose himself, to come forth unto us.
or that we can have an effectual access to God, until he, warned and (as it were) excited by our earnest importunity, Pleases to listen, to disclose himself, to come forth unto us.
For there are some good things absolutely necessary for our spiritual life and welfare, (such as are freedom from bad inclinations, disorderly affections, vicious habits, and noxious errours;
For there Are Some good things absolutely necessary for our spiritual life and welfare, (such as Are freedom from bade inclinations, disorderly affections, vicious habits, and noxious errors;
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growth in Vertue, delight in spiritual things, the sense of God's love and favour, with the like,) which good reason engageth us so perseveringly to seek,
growth in Virtue, delight in spiritual things, the sense of God's love and favour, with the like,) which good reason engageth us so perseveringly to seek,
as never to rest, or be satisfied, till we have acquired them in perfect degree; since we cannot ever doe well without them, or ever get enough of them.
as never to rest, or be satisfied, till we have acquired them in perfect degree; since we cannot ever do well without them, or ever get enough of them.
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as we cannot be said immoderately to desire them, so we cannot be supposed immodestly to seek them there, where onely they can be found, in God's presence and hand.
as we cannot be said immoderately to desire them, so we cannot be supposed immodestly to seek them there, where only they can be found, in God's presence and hand.
So our Saviour intimateth, where, comparing the manner of God's proceeding with that of men, he representeth one friend yielding needfull succour to another, not barely upon the score of friendship,
So our Saviour intimateth, where, comparing the manner of God's proceeding with that of men, he Representeth one friend yielding needful succour to Another, not barely upon the score of friendship,
Thus God suffereth himself to be prevailed upon, and is willingly overcome: thus Omnipotence may be mastered, and a happy victory may begained over Invincibility it self.
Thus God suffers himself to be prevailed upon, and is willingly overcome: thus Omnipotence may be mastered, and a happy victory may begained over Invincibility it self.
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God will not ever hold out against the attempts of an obstinate suppliant. So the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
God will not ever hold out against the attempts of an obstinate suppliant. So the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
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and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. Whereupon S. Chrysostome doth observe, that he had persevered twenty years in that petition.
and the Lord was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. Whereupon S. Chrysostom does observe, that he had persevered twenty Years in that petition.
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God will not bestow them at first asking, or deal them out in one lump: but it is upon assiduous soliciting, and by gradual communication, that he dispenseth them.
God will not bestow them At First asking, or deal them out in one lump: but it is upon assiduous soliciting, and by gradual communication, that he dispenseth them.
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that we may have a constant employment answerable to the best capacities of our Souls, worthy our care and pain, yielding most solid profit and pure delight unto us:
that we may have a constant employment answerable to the best capacities of our Souls, worthy our care and pain, yielding most solid profit and pure delight unto us:
because it is a proper instrument of bettering, ennobling, and perfecting our Souls; because it breedeth most holy affections, and pure satisfactions, and worthy resolutions;
Because it is a proper Instrument of bettering, ennobling, and perfecting our Souls; Because it breeds most holy affections, and pure satisfactions, and worthy resolutions;
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and constant perseverance therein being needfull to those purposes, (praying by fits and starts not sufficing to accomplish them,) therefore such perseverance is required of us. Farther,
and constant perseverance therein being needful to those Purposes, (praying by fits and starts not sufficing to accomplish them,) Therefore such perseverance is required of us. Farther,
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so it seemeth required by S. Paul, when he biddeth us pray always NONLATINALPHABET, in spirit, and to sing NONLATINALPHABET, in the heart: that is, with very frequent elevations of spirit in holy thoughts, and desires toward Heaven;
so it seems required by S. Paul, when he bids us pray always, in Spirit, and to sing, in the heart: that is, with very frequent elevations of Spirit in holy thoughts, and Desires towards Heaven;
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We cannot ever be framing or venting long Prayers with our lips, but almost ever our mind can throw pious glances, our heart may dart good wishes upwards;
We cannot ever be framing or venting long Prayers with our lips, but almost ever our mind can throw pious glances, our heart may dart good wishes upward;
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We can never be so fully possessed by any employment, but that divers vacuities of time do intercurr, wherein our thoughts and affections will be diverted to other matters.
We can never be so Fully possessed by any employment, but that diverse Vacuities of time do intercurr, wherein our thoughts and affections will be diverted to other matters.
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every man, according to his particular inclination, will lard his business, and besprinkle all his actions with cares and wishes tending to the enjoyment of what he most esteemeth and affecteth:
every man, according to his particular inclination, will lard his business, and besprinkle all his actions with Cares and wishes tending to the enjoyment of what he most esteems and affects:
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so may a good Christian, through all his undertakings, wind in devout reflexions and pious motions of Soul toward the chief object of his mind and affection.
so may a good Christian, through all his undertakings, wind in devout reflexions and pious motions of Soul towards the chief Object of his mind and affection.
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Be we never so urgently set, or closely intent upon any work, (be we feeding, be we travelling, be we trading, be we studying,) nothing yet can forbid,
Be we never so urgently Set, or closely intent upon any work, (be we feeding, be we traveling, be we trading, be we studying,) nothing yet can forbid,
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so may spiritual thoughts and holy affections insinuate themselves into, and hallow our secular transactions. This practice is very possible, and it is no less expedient:
so may spiritual thoughts and holy affections insinuate themselves into, and hallow our secular transactions. This practice is very possible, and it is no less expedient:
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but those, (together with the general Inducements to the practice of this Duty,) that I may not farther now trespass on your patience, I shall reserve to another opportunity.
but those, (together with the general Inducements to the practice of this Duty,) that I may not farther now trespass on your patience, I shall reserve to Another opportunity.
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How also according to divers senses (grounded in Holy Scripture, and enforced by good Reason) we may perform this duty incessantly, we did then declare;
How also according to diverse Senses (grounded in Holy Scripture, and Enforced by good Reason) we may perform this duty incessantly, we did then declare;
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To keep the Jews in a constant exercise of Divine worship, God did constitute a Sacrifice, which was called Tamidh, (NONLATINALPHABET) the continual sacrifice. And as that Sacrifice, being constantly offered at set times, was thence denominated continual; so may we, by punctually observing fit returns of Devotion, be said to pray incessantly.
To keep the jews in a constant exercise of Divine worship, God did constitute a Sacrifice, which was called Tamidh, () the continual sacrifice. And as that Sacrifice, being constantly offered At Set times, was thence denominated continual; so may we, by punctually observing fit returns of Devotion, be said to pray incessantly.
assigning some part thereof to the necessary refection of their bodies, some to the convenient relaxation of their minds, some to the dispatch of their ordinary affairs, some also to familiar conversation,
assigning Some part thereof to the necessary refection of their bodies, Some to the convenient relaxation of their minds, Some to the dispatch of their ordinary affairs, Some also to familiar Conversation,
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The feeding our Souls and nourishing our spiritual life, the refreshing our spirits with those no less pleasant then wholsome exercises, the driving on our correspondence and commerce with Heaven, the improving our friendship and interest with God, are affairs which above all others do best deserve, and most need being secured.
The feeding our Souls and nourishing our spiritual life, the refreshing our spirits with those no less pleasant then wholesome exercises, the driving on our correspondence and commerce with Heaven, the improving our friendship and Interest with God, Are affairs which above all Others do best deserve, and most need being secured.
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we shall often be dangerously tempted to neglect it, we shall be commonly listless to it, prone to defer it, easily seduced from it by the encroachment of other affairs, or enticement of other pleasures.
we shall often be dangerously tempted to neglect it, we shall be commonly listless to it, prove to defer it, Easily seduced from it by the encroachment of other affairs, or enticement of other pleasures.
It is requisite that our Souls also (no less then our Bodies) should have their meals, settled at such intervalls as the maintenance of their life, their health, their strength and vigour do require;
It is requisite that our Souls also (no less then our Bodies) should have their meals, settled At such intervals as the maintenance of their life, their health, their strength and vigour do require;
Prayers are the bulwarks of Piety and good Conscience, the which ought to be placed so as to flank and relieve one another, together with the interjacent spaces of our life;
Prayers Are the bulwarks of Piety and good Conscience, the which ought to be placed so as to flank and relieve one Another, together with the interjacent spaces of our life;
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In determining these seasons and measures of time according to just proportion, honest prudence (weighing the several conditions, capacities and circumstances of each person) must arbitrate.
In determining these seasons and measures of time according to just proportion, honest prudence (weighing the several conditions, capacities and Circumstances of each person) must arbitrate.
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from our bed of rest and security we then issue forth, exposing our selves to the cares and toils, to the dangers, troubles and temptations of the world:
from our Bed of rest and security we then issue forth, exposing our selves to the Cares and toils, to the dangers, Troubles and temptations of the world:
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that as we are then wont to salute all the world, so then chiefly with humble obeisance we should accost him, who is ever present with us, and continually watchfull over us.
that as we Are then wont to salute all the world, so then chiefly with humble obeisance we should accost him, who is ever present with us, and continually watchful over us.
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Then also peculiarly Devotion is most seasonable, because then our minds being less prepossessed and pestered with other cares, our fancies becoming lively and gay, our memories fresh and prompt, our spirits copious and brisk, we are better disposed for it.
Then also peculiarly Devotion is most seasonable, Because then our minds being less prepossessed and pestered with other Cares, our fancies becoming lively and gay, our memories fresh and prompt, our spirits copious and brisk, we Are better disposed for it.
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that he would grant us a happy resurrection in safety and health, with a good and chearfull mind, enabling us thereafter comfortably to enjoy our selves, and delightfully to serve him.
that he would grant us a happy resurrection in safety and health, with a good and cheerful mind, enabling us thereafter comfortably to enjoy our selves, and delightfully to serve him.
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For as then usually our spirits, being somewhat shattered and spent, do need a recruit, enabling us to pass through the residue of the day with its incumbent business:
For as then usually our spirits, being somewhat shattered and spent, do need a recruit, enabling us to pass through the residue of the day with its incumbent business:
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so then it would doe well, and may be requisite, in a meal of Devotion to refresh our Souls with spiritual sustenance, drawn from the never-failing store-house of Divine grace;
so then it would do well, and may be requisite, in a meal of Devotion to refresh our Souls with spiritual sustenance, drawn from the never-failing storehouse of Divine grace;
whence in the Acts the ninth hour of the day (that is, the middle intervall between noon and evening) is called the hour of prayer. Yea, some did impose on themselves the observation of two other times, one between evening and midnight, the other between midnight and morn.
whence in the Acts the ninth hour of the day (that is, the middle interval between noon and evening) is called the hour of prayer. Yea, Some did impose on themselves the observation of two other times, one between evening and midnight, the other between midnight and morn.
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And plainly the whole number of those times, which the Psalmist observed, is expressed in those words, Seven times a day will I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
And plainly the Whole number of those times, which the Psalmist observed, is expressed in those words, Seven times a day will I praise thee, Because of thy righteous Judgments.
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how much more free and ready, more carefull and diligent should we be in this way of practice? we, who have a Religion so far more spiritual, and exempt from corporeal incumbrances;
how much more free and ready, more careful and diligent should we be in this Way of practice? we, who have a Religion so Far more spiritual, and exempt from corporeal encumbrances;
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More especially this Precept may be supposed to exact from us a compliance in carefully observing the times of Devotion ordained by publick Authority, or settled by general Custom.
More especially this Precept may be supposed to exact from us a compliance in carefully observing the times of Devotion ordained by public authority, or settled by general Custom.
a huge prejudice to Religion, the credit and power whereof, without visible profession, exemplary compliance, mutual consent and encouragement, cannot be upheld.
a huge prejudice to Religion, the credit and power whereof, without visible profession, exemplary compliance, mutual consent and encouragement, cannot be upheld.
Were there times by law or custom defined, (as in some places indeed there are,) when all men should be required in person solemnly to attend on their Prince,
Were there times by law or custom defined, (as in Some places indeed there Are,) when all men should be required in person solemnly to attend on their Prince,
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would not those who should wilfully refuse or decline appearance, be justly chargeable as guilty of dishonouring and wronging him? would not their such defailance pass for sufficient proof, that they do not acknowledge him, that at least they do not much regard or value him? So by not joyning at stated times in celebration of Divine worship, we may be well conceived wholly to disclaim God, or greatly to disesteem him;
would not those who should wilfully refuse or decline appearance, be justly chargeable as guilty of Dishonoring and wronging him? would not their such defailance pass for sufficient proof, that they do not acknowledge him, that At least they do not much regard or valve him? So by not joining At stated times in celebration of Divine worship, we may be well conceived wholly to disclaim God, or greatly to disesteem him;
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that we do not take our selves much to want his protection, his guidance, his assistence, his favour and mercy? Are we not in effect like unto those in Job, who say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways? What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? or what profit shall we have,
that we do not take our selves much to want his protection, his guidance, his assistance, his favour and mercy? are we not in Effect like unto those in Job, who say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways? What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? or what profit shall we have,
if we pray unto him? Thus the standers by commonly (some so as to be much offended at, others so as to be corrupted by our bad example) will interpret this neglect:
if we pray unto him? Thus the standers by commonly (Some so as to be much offended At, Others so as to be corrupted by our bad Exampl) will interpret this neglect:
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(Give, proclaimeth he by the mouth of one of his great Heralds, Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength: Give unto the Lord the glory due to his Name;
(Give, proclaims he by the Mouth of one of his great Heralds, Give unto the Lord, Oh you mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength: Give unto the Lord the glory due to his Name;
worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness:) so if we to his wrong and disgrace refuse to yield it, we shall certainly find answerable resentment and recompence from him;
worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness:) so if we to his wrong and disgrace refuse to yield it, we shall Certainly find answerable resentment and recompense from him;
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when we so palpably are injust and ingratefull toward him? No, Surely he scorneth the scorners; and, Whosoever despiseth him, shall be lightly esteemed: so he expressely hath threatned;
when we so palpably Are injust and ingrateful towards him? No, Surely he scorneth the Scorner's; and, Whosoever despises him, shall be lightly esteemed: so he expressly hath threatened;
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and, seeing he is both infallibly true, and invincibly able, we may reasonably presume that he will accomplish his word. VIII. Lastly, Praying incessantly may import at large a frequency in Devotion.
and, seeing he is both infallibly true, and invincibly able, we may reasonably presume that he will accomplish his word. VIII. Lastly, Praying incessantly may import At large a frequency in Devotion.
so should we often render thanks and praise for them: for perpetually to receive courtesies, and rarely to return acknowledgments, is notorious ingratitude and iniquity.
so should we often render thanks and praise for them: for perpetually to receive courtesies, and rarely to return acknowledgments, is notorious ingratitude and iniquity.
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What-ever we design or undertake, toward the good management and happy success thereof we (being ignorant and impotent creatures) do need the guidance, the assistence, and the blessing of God:
Whatever we Design or undertake, towards the good management and happy success thereof we (being ignorant and impotent creatures) do need the guidance, the assistance, and the blessing of God:
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Devotion is that holy and heavenly fire, which darteth into our minds the light of spiritual knowledge, which kindleth in our hearts the warmth of holy desires:
Devotion is that holy and heavenly fire, which darteth into our minds the Light of spiritual knowledge, which kindleth in our hearts the warmth of holy Desires:
It is the best food of our Souls, which preserveth their life and health, which repaireth their strength and vigour, which rendreth them lusty and active:
It is the best food of our Souls, which Preserveth their life and health, which repaireth their strength and vigour, which rendereth them lusty and active:
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To maintain in us a constant and steddy disposition to obedience, to correct our perverse inclinations, to curb our unruly passions, to strengthen us against temptations, to comfort us in anxieties and distresses, we do need continual supplies of grace from God;
To maintain in us a constant and steady disposition to Obedience, to correct our perverse inclinations, to curb our unruly passion, to strengthen us against temptations, to Comfort us in anxieties and Distresses, we do need continual supplies of grace from God;
it is frequent converse with him which begetteth a particular acquaintance with him, a mindfull regard of him, a hearty liking to him, a delightfull tast of his goodness,
it is frequent converse with him which begetteth a particular acquaintance with him, a mindful regard of him, a hearty liking to him, a delightful taste of his Goodness,
If we seldom come at God, we shall little know him, not much care for him, scarce remember him, rest insensible of his love, and regardless of his favour;
If we seldom come At God, we shall little know him, not much care for him, scarce Remember him, rest insensible of his love, and regardless of his favour;
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wherein soon we shall contract familiarity and friendship with his enemies, (the World and the Flesh,) which are inconsistent with love to him, which will dispose us to forget him,
wherein soon we shall contract familiarity and friendship with his enemies, (the World and the Flesh,) which Are inconsistent with love to him, which will dispose us to forget him,
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to effect which things is a matter of no small difficulty and pain; which therefore without much use and exercise cannot be accomplished; but with it, may;
to Effect which things is a matter of no small difficulty and pain; which Therefore without much use and exercise cannot be accomplished; but with it, may;
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so that by frequent practice the bent of our heart being turned, the strangeness of the thing ceasing, the difficulty of the work being surmounted, we shall obtain a good propension to the duty, and a great satisfaction therein.
so that by frequent practice the bent of our heart being turned, the strangeness of the thing ceasing, the difficulty of the work being surmounted, we shall obtain a good propension to the duty, and a great satisfaction therein.
removing, as all other obstacles, so particularly those of fear and doubt in respect to God, which may deterr or discourage us from approaching to him.
removing, as all other obstacles, so particularly those of Fear and doubt in respect to God, which may deter or discourage us from approaching to him.
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when we do tast and see that the Lord is good; when by experience we feel, that in his presence there is fulness of joy; being abundantly satisfied with the fatness of his house;
when we do taste and see that the Lord is good; when by experience we feel, that in his presence there is fullness of joy; being abundantly satisfied with the fatness of his house;
Hence, in stead of a suspicious estrangedness, a servile dread, or an hostile disaffection toward God, there will spring up an humble confidence, a kindly reverence, a hearty love toward him;
Hence, in stead of a suspicious estrangedness, a servile dread, or an hostile disaffection towards God, there will spring up an humble confidence, a kindly Reverence, a hearty love towards him;
From thus praying continually there can be no good exception, or just excuse. The most common pleas that will be alledged for the omission thereof are two;
From thus praying continually there can be no good exception, or just excuse. The most Common pleasant that will be alleged for the omission thereof Are two;
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then is that of yielding due respect and service to our Maker, our great Patron, our most liberal Benefactour? Can there be any interest more close or weighty then this, of providing for our Souls eternal health and happiness? Is not this indeed the great work, the onely necessary matter, in comparison whereto all other occupations are meer trifling,
then is that of yielding due respect and service to our Maker, our great Patron, our most liberal Benefactor? Can there be any Interest more close or weighty then this, of providing for our Souls Eternal health and happiness? Is not this indeed the great work, the only necessary matter, in comparison whereto all other occupations Are mere trifling,
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so greedy as to devour, so worthy at least as to deserve all our time, that we cannot spare a few minutes for maintaining our most pleasant intercourse,
so greedy as to devour, so worthy At least as to deserve all our time, that we cannot spare a few minutes for maintaining our most pleasant intercourse,
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and most gainfull commerce with Heaven? What are the great businesses of the world? what but scraping and scrambling for pelf, contriving and compassing designs of ambition, courting the favour and respect of men, making provision for carnal pleasure, gratifying fond curiosity or vain homour? And do any of these deserve to be put into the scale against, shall all of them together be able to sway down our spiritual employments? Shall these images, these shadows of business supplant or crowd out Devotion;
and most gainful commerce with Heaven? What Are the great businesses of the world? what but scraping and scrambling for pelf, contriving and compassing designs of ambition, courting the favour and respect of men, making provision for carnal pleasure, gratifying found curiosity or vain homour? And do any of these deserve to be put into the scale against, shall all of them together be able to sway down our spiritual employments? Shall these Images, these shadows of business supplant or crowd out Devotion;
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that which procureth wealth inestimably precious, pleasure infinitely satisfactory, honour incomparably noble above all this world can afford? If the expence of time be (as the Philosopher said) NONLATINALPHABET, the most precious expence that can be;
that which procureth wealth inestimably precious, pleasure infinitely satisfactory, honour incomparably noble above all this world can afford? If the expense of time be (as the Philosopher said), the most precious expense that can be;
how can it better be laid out, then upon the worthiest things, such as Devotion alone can afford the purchace and possession of? True Vertue, sound Wisedom, a quiet Conscience,
how can it better be laid out, then upon the Worthiest things, such as Devotion alone can afford thee purchase and possession of? True Virtue, found Wisdom, a quiet Conscience,
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but rather indeed some base dotage on lucre, some inveigling bait of pleasure, some be witching transport of fancy, that crosseth our Devotion? Is it not often a complemental visit,
but rather indeed Some base dotage on lucre, Some inveigling bait of pleasure, Some be witching transport of fancy, that Crosseth our Devotion? Is it not often a complemental visit,
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5. Yea, is it not commonly sloth rather then activity, an averseness from this rather then an inclination to any other employment, which diverteth us from our Prayers? Is not, I say, the true reason why we pray so seldom, not because we are very busie,
5. Yea, is it not commonly sloth rather then activity, an averseness from this rather then an inclination to any other employment, which diverteth us from our Prayers? Is not, I say, the true reason why we pray so seldom, not Because we Are very busy,
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so idle, that we cannot willingly take the pains to unscrew our affections from sensible things, to reduce our wandring thoughts, to compose our hearts into a right frame, to bend our untoward inclinations to a compliance with our duty? Is it not because we do not feel that favour and satisfaction in these, which we do in other trivial and worthless employments,
so idle, that we cannot willingly take the pains to unscrew our affections from sensible things, to reduce our wandering thoughts, to compose our hearts into a right frame, to bend our untoward inclinations to a compliance with our duty? Is it not Because we do not feel that favour and satisfaction in these, which we do in other trivial and worthless employments,
nor will be at the trouble to work such dispositions in our Souls? Do we not betake our selves to other conversations and commerces meerly for refuge, shunning this intercourse with God,
nor will be At the trouble to work such dispositions in our Souls? Do we not betake our selves to other conversations and commerces merely for refuge, shunning this intercourse with God,
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which, in reason, should carry it? in conscience, which of the two should be forborn or suspended? Is it not evidently better, that the pursuit of our temporal interests, what-ever they be, should be a little checked,
which, in reason, should carry it? in conscience, which of the two should be forborn or suspended? Is it not evidently better, that the pursuit of our temporal interests, whatever they be, should be a little checked,
how unvaluable a benefit is it, that the incomprehensibly-great and glorious Majesty of Heaven doth vouchsafe us the liberty to approach so near unto him, to converse so freely with him, to demand and derive from his hand the supply of all our needs,
how unvaluable a benefit is it, that the incomprehensibly-great and glorious Majesty of Heaven does vouchsafe us the liberty to approach so near unto him, to converse so freely with him, to demand and derive from his hand the supply of all our needs,
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and satisfaction of all our reasonable desires? and is it then just or seemly, by such comparisons to disparage his favour, by such pretences to baffle with his goodness?
and satisfaction of all our reasonable Desires? and is it then just or seemly, by such comparisons to disparage his favour, by such pretences to baffle with his Goodness?
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but that if he will stay a while, at another time, when we have less to doe, we shall be perhaps disposed to wait upon him? The case is propounded by our Lord in that Parable, wherein God is represented as a great man, that had prepared a feast, and invited many guests thereto; but they excused themselves:
but that if he will stay a while, At Another time, when we have less to do, we shall be perhaps disposed to wait upon him? The case is propounded by our Lord in that Parable, wherein God is represented as a great man, that had prepared a feast, and invited many guests thereto; but they excused themselves:
8. Moreover, if we reflect what vast portions of time we squander away upon our petty matters, upon voluptuous enjoyments, upon fruitless pastimes, upon impertinent talk;
8. Moreover, if we reflect what vast portions of time we squander away upon our Petty matters, upon voluptuous enjoyments, upon fruitless pastimes, upon impertinent talk;
and the future everlasting state? Doth not he, who with the continuance of our life bestoweth on us all our time, deserve that a pittance of it should be reserved for himself? Can all the world duly claim so great an allowance thereof? May not our Soul (which is far our noblest part, which indeed is all our selves) justly challenge a good share of our time to be expended on it? or shall this mortal husk engross it all? Must Eternity, which comprehendeth all Time, have no time belonging to it,
and the future everlasting state? Does not he, who with the Continuance of our life bestoweth on us all our time, deserve that a pittance of it should be reserved for himself? Can all the world duly claim so great an allowance thereof? May not our Soul (which is Far our Noblest part, which indeed is all our selves) justly challenge a good share of our time to be expended on it? or shall this Mortal husk engross it all? Must Eternity, which comprehendeth all Time, have no time belonging to it,
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9. Again, is it not great imprudence so to lay our business, that any other matter shall thwart or thrust out Devotion? Easily with a little providence may things be so ordered, that it, without interfering or justling, may well consist with all other, both needfull business, and convenient divertisement;
9. Again, is it not great imprudence so to lay our business, that any other matter shall thwart or thrust out Devotion? Easily with a little providence may things be so ordered, that it, without interfering or justling, may well consist with all other, both needful business, and convenient divertisement;
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For the conscience of having rendred unto God his due respect and service, of having intrusted our affairs to his care, of having consequently engaged his protection and assistence for us, will dispose us to doe things with a courageous alacrity and comfortable satisfaction;
For the conscience of having rendered unto God his due respect and service, of having Entrusted our affairs to his care, of having consequently engaged his protection and assistance for us, will dispose us to do things with a courageous alacrity and comfortable satisfaction;
He therefore that is such a niggard of his time, that he grudgeth to withhold any part thereof from his worldly occasions, deeming all time cast away that is laid out in waiting upon God, is really most unthristy and prodigal thereof:
He Therefore that is such a niggard of his time, that he grudgeth to withhold any part thereof from his worldly occasions, deeming all time cast away that is laid out in waiting upon God, is really most unthristy and prodigal thereof:
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who waged great wars, vanquished mighty enemies, atchieved many glorious exploits, underwent many grievous troubles? Yet could not such engagements distract or depress his mind from a constant attendence on Devotion.
who waged great wars, vanquished mighty enemies, achieved many glorious exploits, underwent many grievous Troubles? Yet could not such engagements distract or depress his mind from a constant attendance on Devotion.
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Who is more pressingly employed then was Daniel, first President over so vast a Kingdom, chief Minister of State to the greatest Monarch on earth? Yet constantly thrice a day did he pray,
Who is more pressingly employed then was daniel, First President over so vast a Kingdom, chief Minister of State to the greatest Monarch on earth? Yet constantly thrice a day did he pray,
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then was he that prescribeth unto us this rule of Praying continually? Upon him didly the care of all the Churches; Night and Day with labour and toil did he work for the sustenance of his life, that he might not (to the disparagement of the Gospel) burthen any man; perpetually he was engaged in all sorts of labour and travail, ever conflicting with perils, with wants, with inconveniencies numberless:
then was he that prescribeth unto us this Rule of Praying continually? Upon him didly the care of all the Churches; Night and Day with labour and toil did he work for the sustenance of his life, that he might not (to the disparagement of the Gospel) burden any man; perpetually he was engaged in all sorts of labour and travail, ever conflicting with perils, with Wants, with inconveniences numberless:
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Who ever managed a greater Empire then Constantine? Yet every day (as Eusebius reporteth) at stated times, shutting himself up, he alone privately did converse with his God.
Who ever managed a greater Empire then Constantine? Yet every day (as Eusebius Reporteth) At stated times, shutting himself up, he alone privately did converse with his God.
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The most pious men indeed have never been idle or careless men, but always most busie and active, most industrious in their callings, most provident for their families, most officious toward their friends, most ready to serve their country, most abundant in all good works:
The most pious men indeed have never been idle or careless men, but always most busy and active, most Industria in their callings, most provident for their families, most officious towards their Friends, most ready to serve their country, most abundant in all good works:
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otherwise how is it possible that it should ever be removed? The longer we forbear it, the more seldom we perform it, the stronger surely will our indisposition grow,
otherwise how is it possible that it should ever be removed? The longer we forbear it, the more seldom we perform it, the Stronger surely will our indisposition grow,
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and by continual attendence thereon, we shall (God's grace co-operating, which never is wanting to serious and honest intentions) grow toward a perfect fitness for it:
and by continual attendance thereon, we shall (God's grace cooperating, which never is wanting to serious and honest intentions) grow towards a perfect fitness for it:
And (to avoid encumbrance by farther comparison) so taking them, we may observe, that every single word among them carries with it something of notable emphasis, and especial significancy.
And (to avoid encumbrance by farther comparison) so taking them, we may observe, that every single word among them carries with it something of notable emphasis, and especial significancy.
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I. First then, concerning the Duty it self, to give thanks, or rather, to be thankfull; (for NONLATINALPHABET doth not onely signifie gratias agere, reddere, dicere, to give, render, or declare thanks, but also gratias habere, gratè affectum esse, to be thankfully disposed, to entertain a gratefull affection, sense, or memory:
I. First then, Concerning the Duty it self, to give thanks, or rather, to be thankful; (for does not only signify gratias agere, reddere, dicere, to give, render, or declare thanks, but also gratias habere, gratè affectum esse, to be thankfully disposed, to entertain a grateful affection, sense, or memory:
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in which more comprehensive notion I mean to consider it, as including the whole Duty or Vertue of Gratitude due to Almighty God for all his benefits, favours and mercies:) I say, concerning this Duty it self, (abstractedly considered,) as it involves a respect to benefits or good things received;
in which more comprehensive notion I mean to Consider it, as including the Whole Duty or Virtue of Gratitude due to Almighty God for all his benefits, favours and Mercies:) I say, Concerning this Duty it self, (abstractedly considered,) as it involves a respect to benefits or good things received;
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so in its employment about them it imports, requires; or supposes these following particulars. 1. It implies a right Apprehension of, and consequently a considerate Attention unto Benefits conferred.
so in its employment about them it imports, requires; or supposes these following particulars. 1. It Implies a right Apprehension of, and consequently a considerate Attention unto Benefits conferred.
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For he that is either wholly ignorant of his obligations, or mistakes them, or passes them over with a slight and superficial view, can no-wise be gratefull.
For he that is either wholly ignorant of his obligations, or mistakes them, or passes them over with a slight and superficial view, can nowise be grateful.
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This is the method that great Master of Thanksgiving prescribes; first experimental notice, then wise consideration, then gratefull sense, then publick acknowledgment.
This is the method that great Master of Thanksgiving prescribes; First experimental notice, then wise consideration, then grateful sense, then public acknowledgment.
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'Tis a general fault, that the most common and frequent, the most obvious and conspicuous favours of God, (like the ordinary Phaenomena of Nature, which,
It's a general fault, that the most Common and frequent, the most obvious and conspicuous favours of God, (like the ordinary Phaenomena of Nature, which,
as Aristotle observes, though in themselves most admirable, are yet least admired,) the constant rising of the Sun upon us, the descent of fruitfull Showrs, the recourse of temperate Seasons, the continuance of our Life, the enjoyment of Health, the providential dispensation of Wealth and competent means of livelihood, the daily Protection from incident dangers, the helps of improving Knowledge, obtaining Vertue, becoming happy,
as Aristotle observes, though in themselves most admirable, Are yet least admired,) the constant rising of the Sun upon us, the descent of fruitful Showers, the recourse of temperate Seasons, the Continuance of our Life, the enjoyment of Health, the providential Dispensation of Wealth and competent means of livelihood, the daily Protection from incident dangers, the helps of improving Knowledge, obtaining Virtue, becoming happy,
Possibly some rare accidents of Providence, some extraordinary Judgment, some miraculous deliverance may rouze and awaken our attention: (as it is said of the Israelites, When he slew them,
Possibly Some rare accidents of Providence, Some extraordinary Judgement, Some miraculous deliverance may rouse and awaken our attention: (as it is said of the Israelites, When he slew them,
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then they sought him, and remembred that God was their Rock, and the high God their Redeemer:) but such advertency is not the effect so much of Gratitude,
then they sought him, and remembered that God was their Rock, and the high God their Redeemer:) but such advertency is not the Effect so much of Gratitude,
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But the truly gratefull industriously design, and are studious to know thoroughly their obligations, that they may be able to render answerable returns for them.
But the truly grateful industriously Design, and Are studious to know thoroughly their obligations, that they may be able to render answerable returns for them.
nay, if we believe the Philosopher, is ingratefull in the worst kind, and highest degree. For, Ingratus est, (saith he) qui beneficium accepisse se negat, quod accepit; ingratus est, qui dissimulat; ingratus, qui non reddit: ingratissimus omnium, qui oblitus est.
nay, if we believe the Philosopher, is ingrateful in the worst kind, and highest degree. For, Ingrateful est, (Says he) qui beneficium accepisse se negate, quod accepit; Ingrateful est, qui dissimulat; Ingrateful, qui non Render: ingratissimus omnium, qui Forgetful est.
But the mischief was, immediately after, as the Psalmist complains, They forgat his works, and the wonders he had shewed them: They remembred not his hand,
But the mischief was, immediately After, as the Psalmist complains, They forgot his works, and the wonders he had showed them: They remembered not his hand,
On the contrary, we find that great pattern of Gratitude, the Royal Prophet David, continually revolving in his thoughts, imprinting upon his fancy, studying and meditating upon, recollecting and renewing in his memory the results of Divine favour.
On the contrary, we find that great pattern of Gratitude, the Royal Prophet David, continually revolving in his thoughts, imprinting upon his fancy, studying and meditating upon, recollecting and renewing in his memory the results of Divine favour.
and meditate on thee in the nightwatches, because thou hast been my help. No place unfit, it seems, no time unseasonable, for the practice of this Duty;
and meditate on thee in the Nightwatches, Because thou hast been my help. No place unfit, it seems, no time unseasonable, for the practice of this Duty;
Whose vigilant Gratitude we should strive to imitate, devoting our most solitary and retired, our most sad and serious thoughts (not the studies onely of our closet,
Whose vigilant Gratitude we should strive to imitate, devoting our most solitary and retired, our most sad and serious thoughts (not the studies only of our closet,
What doth the soonest grow old? replied, NONLATINALPHABET, Thanks: and so was that adagiall verse, NONLATINALPHABET. No sooner the courtesie born, then the resentment thereof dead.
What does the soonest grow old? replied,, Thanks: and so was that adagial verse,. No sooner the courtesy born, then the resentment thereof dead.
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Such reproachfull Aphorisms we should labour to confute, especially as they are applicable to the Divine favours, by so maintaining and cherishing our thanks for them, that they neither decay with age,
Such reproachful Aphorisms we should labour to confute, especially as they Are applicable to the Divine favours, by so maintaining and cherishing our thanks for them, that they neither decay with age,
but may resemble the pictures and poetical descriptions of the Graces, those goodly Daughters of Heaven, smiling always with a never-fading serenity of countenance,
but may resemble the pictures and poetical descriptions of the Graces, those goodly Daughters of Heaven, smiling always with a neverfading serenity of countenance,
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The middle, we may observe, and the safest, and the fairest, and the most conspicuous places in Cities are usually deputed for the erections of Statues and Monuments dedicated to the memory of worthy men, who have nobly deserved of their Countries.
The middle, we may observe, and the Safest, and the Fairest, and the most conspicuous places in Cities Are usually deputed for the erections of Statues and Monuments dedicated to the memory of worthy men, who have nobly deserved of their Countries.
In like manner should we in the heart and centre of our Soul, in the best and highest appartments thereof, in the places most exposed to ordinary observation,
In like manner should we in the heart and centre of our Soul, in the best and highest apartments thereof, in the places most exposed to ordinary observation,
constantly attending to which we may be disposed to Gratitude. Not one blessing, not the least favourable passage of Providence ought to perish with us,
constantly attending to which we may be disposed to Gratitude. Not one blessing, not the least favourable passage of Providence ought to perish with us,
We must not in our Old age forget who formed us in the Womb, who brought us into the light, who suckled our Infancy, who educated our Childhood, who governed our Youth, who conducted our Manhood through the manifold hazzards, troubles and disasters of life.
We must not in our Old age forget who formed us in the Womb, who brought us into the Light, who suckled our Infancy, who educated our Childhood, who governed our Youth, who conducted our Manhood through the manifold hazards, Troubles and disasters of life.
Nor in our Prosperity, our affluence of good things, our possession of Canaan, should we be unmindfull of him who relieved us in our streights, who supplied our wants, sustained our adversity, who redeemed us from Egypt, and led us through the wilderness.
Nor in our Prosperity, our affluence of good things, our possession of Canaan, should we be unmindful of him who relieved us in our straights, who supplied our Wants, sustained our adversity, who redeemed us from Egypt, and led us through the Wilderness.
A succession of new and fresh Benefits should not (as among some Savages the manner is for the young to make away the old) supplant and expunge ancient ones,
A succession of new and fresh Benefits should not (as among Some Savages the manner is for the young to make away the old) supplant and expunge ancient ones,
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A Cynick, perhaps, would not return more thanks for a diamond, then for a pebble; nor more gratefully receive a talent of gold, then an ounce of copper:
A Cynic, perhaps, would not return more thanks for a diamond, then for a pebble; nor more gratefully receive a talon of gold, then an ounce of copper:
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Wherefore we find our (never-to-be-forgotten) example, the devout Thanksgiver David, continually declaring the great price he set upon the Divine favours;
Wherefore we find our (never-to-be-forgotten) Exampl, the devout Thanksgiver David, continually declaring the great price he Set upon the Divine favours;
admiring and displaying their transcendent perfections, their wonderfull greatness, their boundless extension, their excessive multitude, their endless duration, their advantageous circumstances, (the excellent needfulness, convenience, and seasonableness of them;
admiring and displaying their transcendent perfections, their wonderful greatness, their boundless extension, their excessive multitude, their endless duration, their advantageous Circumstances, (the excellent needfulness, convenience, and seasonableness of them;
together with the admirable freeness, wisedom and power of the Benefactour shining forth in and by them.) I will praise thee, O Lord, (saith he) among the people, I will sing unto thee among the nations:
together with the admirable freeness, Wisdom and power of the Benefactor shining forth in and by them.) I will praise thee, Oh Lord, (Says he) among the people, I will sing unto thee among the Nations:
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There is not the least of the Divine favours, which, if we consider the condescensive tenderness, the clear intention, the undeserved frankness, the chearfull debonairity expressed therein, hath not dimensions larger then our comprehension, colours too fair,
There is not the least of the Divine favours, which, if we Consider the condescensive tenderness, the clear intention, the undeserved frankness, the cheerful debonairity expressed therein, hath not dimensions larger then our comprehension, colours too fair,
'Tis, perhaps, somewhat dangerous to affix a determinate value upon any of God's Benefits: (for to value them seems to undervalue them, they being really inestimable:) what then is it to extenuate, to vilifie, to despise the greatest? We should esteem them,
It's, perhaps, somewhat dangerous to affix a determinate valve upon any of God's Benefits: (for to valve them seems to undervalue them, they being really inestimable:) what then is it to extenuate, to vilify, to despise the greatest? We should esteem them,
as we would prize inexhaustible mines of gold, and treasures of pearl; that is, by confessing heartily their worth surpasses the strength of our imagination to conceive,
as we would prize inexhaustible mines of gold, and treasures of pearl; that is, by confessing heartily their worth Surpasses the strength of our imagination to conceive,
but a chearfull and cordial acceptance of Benefits is the form (as it were) and soul, the life and spirit, the principal and most essential ingredient of this Duty.
but a cheerful and cordial acceptance of Benefits is the from (as it were) and soul, the life and Spirit, the principal and most essential ingredient of this Duty.
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It was not altogether unreasonable, though it went for a Paradox, that dictate of the Stoicks, That animus sufficit animo, and, That qui libenter accepit, beneficium reddidit:
It was not altogether unreasonable, though it went for a Paradox, that dictate of the Stoics, That animus sufficit animo, and, That qui Libenter accepit, beneficium reddidit:
A trulynoble Benefactour purely aimeth at not any material reward, or advantage to himself; (it were trading this, not beneficence;) but the good, profit,
A trulynoble Benefactor purely aimeth At not any material reward, or advantage to himself; (it were trading this, not beneficence;) but the good, profit,
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even such as he expressed, who said, Because thy loving-kindness is better then life, my lips shall praise thee: and, My soul shall be filled as with marrow and fatness,
even such as he expressed, who said, Because thy Lovingkindness is better then life, my lips shall praise thee: and, My soul shall be filled as with marrow and fatness,
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lest it happen to us as it did to them of whom 'tis said, While the meat was yet in their mouths, the wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them.
lest it happen to us as it did to them of whom it's said, While the meat was yet in their mouths, the wrath of God Come upon them, and slew the Fattest of them.
5. This Duty requires due Acknowledgment of our obligation, significations of our notice, declarations of our esteem and good acceptance of favours conferr'd.
5. This Duty requires due Acknowledgment of our obligation, significations of our notice, declarations of our esteem and good acceptance of favours conferred.
who purposely dissembles a Benefit, or disavows the Benefactour; who refuses to render those most manifestly due, and most easily discharged, those neither toilsome,
who purposely dissembles a Benefit, or disavows the Benefactor; who refuses to render those most manifestly due, and most Easily discharged, those neither toilsome,
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This part of our duty requires, that we offer to God, not costly Hecatombs, but the calves onely of our lips, (as the Prophet Hoseah speaks;) not the fruit of our hands,
This part of our duty requires, that we offer to God, not costly Hecatombs, but the calves only of our lips, (as the Prophet Hosea speaks;) not the fruit of our hands,
but NONLATINALPHABET onely, (as the Apostle to the Hebrews styles it,) the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name: that we employ some few blasts of the breath he gave us on the celebration of his goodness, and advancement of his repute.
but only, (as the Apostle to the Hebrews styles it,) the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name: that we employ Some few blasts of the breath he gave us on the celebration of his Goodness, and advancement of his repute.
And surely 'tis the least homage we in gratitude owe, and can pay to Almighty God, to avow our dependence upon and obligation to him for the good things we enjoy, to acknowledge that his favours do deserve thanks, to publish to the world our experience of his goodness, to proclaim solemnly with the voice of thanksgiving his most deserved praise;
And surely it's the least homage we in gratitude owe, and can pay to Almighty God, to avow our dependence upon and obligation to him for the good things we enjoy, to acknowledge that his favours do deserve thanks, to publish to the world our experience of his Goodness, to proclaim solemnly with the voice of thanksgiving his most deserved praise;
I will publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all his wondrous works. I will speak of the glorious honour of thy Majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
I will publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all his wondrous works. I will speak of the glorious honour of thy Majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
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I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation. Thus if a gratefull affection live in our hearts, it will respire through our mouths,
I have not concealed thy Lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. Thus if a grateful affection live in our hearts, it will respire through our mouths,
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We shall, with the sweet Singer of Israel, cite and invoke Heaven and Earth, the celestial quire of Angels, the several estates and generations of Men, the numberless company of all the Creatures, to assist and joyn in consort with us, in celebrating the worthy deeds,
We shall, with the sweet Singer of Israel, Cite and invoke Heaven and Earth, the celestial choir of Angels, the several estates and generations of Men, the numberless company of all the Creatures, to assist and join in consort with us, in celebrating the worthy Deeds,
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it will be imparting, discovering, and propagating it self; it affects light, company, and liberty; it cannor endure to be smothered in privacy and obscurity.
it will be imparting, discovering, and propagating it self; it affects Light, company, and liberty; it cannor endure to be smothered in privacy and obscurity.
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This therefore glory of ours, and best organ that we have, (as the Psalmist seems to call it,) our Tongue, we should in all reason devote to the honour,
This Therefore glory of ours, and best organ that we have, (as the Psalmist seems to call it,) our Tongue, we should in all reason devote to the honour,
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and authorized by general practice, for men of all nations, and all times, and all ways, by composed Hymns and panegyrical Elogies, to express their gratitude for the gifts of Nature,
and authorized by general practice, for men of all Nations, and all times, and all ways, by composed Hymns and panegyrical Eulogies, to express their gratitude for the Gifts of Nature,
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and for the Benefits indulged by Providence; in their publick Sacrifices and solemn Festivities extolling the excellent qualities of their imaginary Deities;
and for the Benefits indulged by Providence; in their public Sacrifices and solemn Festivities extolling the excellent qualities of their imaginary Deities;
to whose favourable help and blessing, in their conceit, they owed the fruits of the earth, the comforts of life, the defence and patronage of their countries:
to whose favourable help and blessing, in their conceit, they owed the fruits of the earth, the comforts of life, the defence and patronage of their countries:
For, certainly, acknowledgments of the Divine Goodness, and solemn testifications of our thankfull sense thereof, (what-ever the abused world may now imagine,) was always, is now,
For, Certainly, acknowledgments of the Divine goodness, and solemn testifications of our thankful sense thereof, (whatever the abused world may now imagine,) was always, is now,
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6. This Duty requires endeavours of real Compensation, and a satisfactory Requital of Benefits, according to the ability and opportunity of the receiver:
6. This Duty requires endeavours of real Compensation, and a satisfactory Requital of Benefits, according to the ability and opportunity of the receiver:
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that we do not onely verbally dicere, and agnoscere; but really agere, and referre gratias: that to him who hath by his beneficence obliged us, we minister reciprocal assistence, comfort and relief,
that we do not only verbally dicere, and agnoscere; but really agere, and refer gratias: that to him who hath by his beneficence obliged us, we minister reciprocal assistance, Comfort and relief,
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so is he (that we may apply an Apodosis to the Apostle's comparison) who, daily partaking the influences of Divine Providence and Bounty, affords no answerable return, to be accounted execrably unthankfull,
so is he (that we may apply an Apodosis to the Apostle's comparison) who, daily partaking the influences of Divine Providence and Bounty, affords no answerable return, to be accounted execrably unthankful,
we cannot enrich him with our gifts, who by unquestionable right, and in unalterable possession, is Lord and Master of all things that do actually, or can possibly exist;
we cannot enrich him with our Gifts, who by unquestionable right, and in unalterable possession, is Lord and Master of all things that do actually, or can possibly exist;
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nor advance him by our weak commendations, who already enjoyeth the supreme pitch of glory; nor any way contribute to his in it self compleat and indefectible Beatitude.
nor advance him by our weak commendations, who already Enjoyeth the supreme pitch of glory; nor any Way contribute to his in it self complete and indefectible Beatitude.
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Yet we may by apposite significations declare our willingness to serve and exalt him: we may by our obsequious demeanour highly please and content him:
Yet we may by apposite significations declare our willingness to serve and exalt him: we may by our obsequious demeanour highly please and content him:
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Seasonable benedictions, officious addresses, and faithfull performances of vows, he intimates to bear some shadow at least, some resemblance of compensation.
Seasonable benedictions, officious Addresses, and faithful performances of vows, he intimates to bear Some shadow At least, Some resemblance of compensation.
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Almighty God, though he really doth, and cannot otherwise doe, yet will not seem to bestow his favours altogether gratis, but to expect some competent return, some small use and income from them.
Almighty God, though he really does, and cannot otherwise do, yet will not seem to bestow his favours altogether gratis, but to expect Some competent return, Some small use and income from them.
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and the payment of some, though inconsiderable, quit-rent, for our possessions derived from him: he will rather himself be seemingly indigent, then permit us to be really ingratefull.
and the payment of Some, though inconsiderable, quitrent, for our possessions derived from him: he will rather himself be seemingly indigent, then permit us to be really ingrateful.
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For, knowing well that our performance of duty and respect toward him greatly conduceth to our comfort and happiness, he requireth of us such demonstrations of them,
For, knowing well that our performance of duty and respect towards him greatly conduceth to our Comfort and happiness, he requires of us such demonstrations of them,
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he appoints services expressive of thankfulness, exacts tributes and customs, demands loans and benevolences, encourages and accepts free-will-offerings from us.
he appoints services expressive of thankfulness, exacts Tributes and customs, demands loans and benevolences, encourages and accepts Freewill offerings from us.
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and a certain allotment from the Spoils acquired in wars, did God challenge to himself, as fitting recompences due for his bounty to and care over them.
and a certain allotment from the Spoils acquired in wars, did God challenge to himself, as fitting recompenses due for his bounty to and care over them.
and the NONLATINALPHABET, the first and best of the prey, they dedicated to the adornment of his temple by whose favourable disposal they had obtained the victory.
and the, the First and best of the prey, they dedicated to the adornment of his temple by whose favourable disposal they had obtained the victory.
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Neither would they sooner begin their meal, and partake of their necessary refreshment, then, by pouring forth their gratulatory libation, they had performed some homage to Heaven for it.
Neither would they sooner begin their meal, and partake of their necessary refreshment, then, by pouring forth their gratulatory libation, they had performed Some homage to Heaven for it.
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NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, was the custom, it seems, in Homer 's time. I shall not insist upon their NONLATINALPHABET, their anniversary or their casuall Sacrifices;
, was the custom, it seems, in Homer is time. I shall not insist upon their, their anniversary or their casual Sacrifices;
but onely observe, (what, if seasonable, might by many sufficient testimonies be evinced,) that those men (at least the most intelligent of them) were not so senseless as to imagine, that the Gods to whom they performed those services,
but only observe, (what, if seasonable, might by many sufficient testimonies be evinced,) that those men (At least the most intelligent of them) were not so senseless as to imagine, that the God's to whom they performed those services,
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but that they esteemed it a comely thing, by the most significant means they could invent, to declare their gratefull sense of the Divine goodness and indulgence toward them.
but that they esteemed it a comely thing, by the most significant means they could invent, to declare their grateful sense of the Divine Goodness and indulgence towards them.
And though we are, perhaps, disobliged now from the circumstantial manner, yet are we no-wise freed from (but rather more strongly engaged to) the substantial performance of this sort of Gratitude.
And though we Are, perhaps, disobliged now from the circumstantial manner, yet Are we nowise freed from (but rather more strongly engaged to) the substantial performance of this sort of Gratitude.
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We must consecrate the first-born of our Souls, (pure and holy Thoughts,) and the first-fruits of our strength, (our most active Endeavours,) to God's Service.
We must consecrate the firstborn of our Souls, (pure and holy Thoughts,) and the Firstfruits of our strength, (our most active Endeavours,) to God's Service.
Especially our Charity and Beneficence, our exhibiting love and respect to good men, (his faithfull servants and near relations,) our affording help and succour to persons in need and distress, he accounts a sutable retaliation of his kindness, acknowledges to be an obligation laid upon himself,
Especially our Charity and Beneficence, our exhibiting love and respect to good men, (his faithful Servants and near relations,) our affording help and succour to Persons in need and distress, he accounts a suitable retaliation of his kindness, acknowledges to be an obligation laid upon himself,
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and, God is not unrighteous, to forget your work, and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his Name, in that ye have ministred to the Saints, and do minister:
and, God is not unrighteous, to forget your work, and labour of love, which you have showed towards his Name, in that you have ministered to the Saints, and do minister:
I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
And, Inasmuch as ye have done it to (that is, fed, and cloathed, and comforted) the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me, saith our Saviour;
And, Inasmuch as you have done it to (that is, fed, and clothed, and comforted) the least of these my brothers, you have done it unto me, Says our Saviour;
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so peculiarly in those that feel its benign influence, it produces Love and Affection: like the heavenly Light, which to all that behold it appears glorious;
so peculiarly in those that feel its benign influence, it produces Love and Affection: like the heavenly Light, which to all that behold it appears glorious;
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Thus have I plainly and simply presented you with what my meditations suggested concerning the Nature and Substance of this Duty, with the several branches sprouting from the main stock thereof:
Thus have I plainly and simply presented you with what my meditations suggested Concerning the Nature and Substance of this Duty, with the several branches sprouting from the main stock thereof:
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not onely those that come immediately from his hand, but what we obtain from others, who from him receive both the will and the power, the means and the opportunities of doing us good:
not only those that come immediately from his hand, but what we obtain from Others, who from him receive both the will and the power, the means and the opportunities of doing us good:
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whose wholly we are our selves, both the Bodies we carry about us, (which is the work of his hands,) and the Soul we think with, which was breathed from his mouth.
whose wholly we Are our selves, both the Bodies we carry about us, (which is the work of his hands,) and the Soul we think with, which was breathed from his Mouth.
who hath subjected so fair a territory to our dominion, and consigned to our use so numerous a progeny of goodly creatures, to be managed, to be governed, to be enjoyed by us.
who hath subjected so fair a territory to our dominion, and consigned to our use so numerous a progeny of goodly creatures, to be managed, to be governed, to be enjoyed by us.
So that where-ever we direct our eyes, whether we reflect them inwards upon our selves, we behold his goodness to occupy and penetrate the very root and centre of our beings;
So that wherever we Direct our eyes, whither we reflect them inward upon our selves, we behold his Goodness to occupy and penetrate the very root and centre of our beings;
by his kind disposal, who furnishes our Palats with variety of delicious fare, entertains our Eyes with pleasant spectacles, ravishes our Ears with harmonious sounds, perfumes our Nostrils with fragrant odours, chears our Spirits with comfortable gales, fills our Hearts with food and gladness, supplies our manifold needs,
by his kind disposal, who furnishes our Palates with variety of delicious fare, entertains our Eyes with pleasant spectacles, ravishes our Ears with harmonious sounds, perfumes our Nostrils with fragrant odours, cheers our Spirits with comfortable gales, fills our Hearts with food and gladness, supplies our manifold needs,
revealing to us the way, urging us in our process, reclaiming us when we deviate; engaging us by his Commands, soliciting us by gentle Advices, encouraging us by gracious Promises;
revealing to us the Way, urging us in our process, reclaiming us when we deviate; engaging us by his Commands, soliciting us by gentle Advices, encouraging us by gracious Promises;
to esteem and style us his Friends and Children; to invite us frequently, and entertain us kindly with those most pleasant delicacies of spiritual repast;
to esteem and style us his Friends and Children; to invite us frequently, and entertain us kindly with those most pleasant delicacies of spiritual repast;
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Farther yet, To Him, the excellent quality, the noble end, the most obliging manner of whose Beneficence doth surpass the matter thereof, and hugely augment the Benefits:
Farther yet, To Him, the excellent quality, the noble end, the most obliging manner of whose Beneficence does surpass the matter thereof, and hugely augment the Benefits:
who, not compelled by any necessity, not obliged by any law, (or previous compact,) not induced by any extrinsick arguments, not inclined by our merits, not wearied with our importunities, not instigated by troublesome passions of pity, shame,
who, not compelled by any necessity, not obliged by any law, (or previous compact,) not induced by any extrinsic Arguments, not inclined by our merits, not wearied with our importunities, not instigated by troublesome passion of pity, shame,
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procures our welfare, though we neglect his concernments; employs his restless thought, extends his watchful eye, exerts his powerful arm, is always mindful,
procures our welfare, though we neglect his concernments; employs his restless Thought, extends his watchful eye, exerts his powerful arm, is always mindful,
For, though he dwelleth on high, (saith the Psalmist truly and emphatically,) he humbleth himself to behold the things that are done in heaven and earth.
For, though he dwells on high, (Says the Psalmist truly and emphatically,) he Humbleth himself to behold the things that Are done in heaven and earth.
that with infinite patience endures, not only our manifold infirmities and imperfections, but our petulant follies, our obstinate perversnesses, our treacherous insidelities;
that with infinite patience endures, not only our manifold infirmities and imperfections, but our petulant follies, our obstinate Perversenesses, our treacherous insidelities;
puts up the exceeding-many outragious affronts, injuries and contumelies continually offered to his Supreme Majesty, by us base worms, whom he hath always under his feet,
puts up the exceeding-many outrageous affronts, injuries and Contumelies continually offered to his Supreme Majesty, by us base worms, whom he hath always under his feet,
who calls us neither very frequently, nor over-strictly to accounts: who exacts of us no impossible, no very difficult, no greatly-burdensome, or costly returns;
who calls us neither very frequently, nor overstrictly to accounts: who exacts of us no impossible, no very difficult, no greatly-burdensome, or costly returns;
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being satisfied with the chearful acceptance of his favours, the hearty acknowledgments of his goodness, the sincere performance of such duties to which our own welfare, comfort and advantage (rightly apprehended) would otherwise abundantly dispose us.
being satisfied with the cheerful acceptance of his favours, the hearty acknowledgments of his Goodness, the sincere performance of such duties to which our own welfare, Comfort and advantage (rightly apprehended) would otherwise abundantly dispose us.
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to be sensible of whose Beneficence, to meditate on whose Goodness, to admire whose Excellency, to celebrate whose Praise, is Heaven it self and Paradise, the life of Angels, the quintessence of Joy, the supreme degree of Felicity.
to be sensible of whose Beneficence, to meditate on whose goodness, to admire whose Excellency, to celebrate whose Praise, is Heaven it self and Paradise, the life of Angels, the quintessence of Joy, the supreme degree of Felicity.
To this God, to this great, to this only Benefactour of ours, we owe this most natural and easie, this most just and equal, this most sweet and pleasant Duty of giving Thanks.
To this God, to this great, to this only Benefactor of ours, we owe this most natural and easy, this most just and equal, this most sweet and pleasant Duty of giving Thanks.
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To whom if we wilfully refuse, if we carelesly neglect to pay it, I shall only say thus much, That we are not onely monstrously ingrateful, and horribly wicked;
To whom if we wilfully refuse, if we carelessly neglect to pay it, I shall only say thus much, That we Are not only monstrously ingrateful, and horribly wicked;
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I should now proceed to consider the Circumstance of Time, determined in the word Always; and the extension of the Matter implied in those words, for all things: and then to subjoyn some farther inducements,
I should now proceed to Consider the Circumstance of Time, determined in the word Always; and the extension of the Matter implied in those words, for all things: and then to subjoin Some farther inducements,
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The Ninth Sermon. EPHES. 5. 20. Giving thanks always for all things unto God. HAving formerly discoursed upon these words, I observed in them Four Particulars considerable;
The Ninth Sermon. EPHESIANS. 5. 20. Giving thanks always for all things unto God. HAving formerly discoursed upon these words, I observed in them Four Particulars considerable;
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1. the substance of a Duty, to which we are exhorted, to give thanks; 2. the Term unto which it is directed, to God; 3. the Circumstance of time, determined in that word, always; 4. the Extent of the Matter about which the Duty is employed, for all things. Concerning the Two former Particulars, wherein the Duty consisted,
1. the substance of a Duty, to which we Are exhorted, to give thanks; 2. the Term unto which it is directed, to God; 3. the Circumstance of time, determined in that word, always; 4. the Extent of the Matter about which the Duty is employed, for all things. Concerning the Two former Particulars, wherein the Duty consisted,
Which yet is not so to be understood, as if thereby we were obliged in every instant (or singular point of time) actually to remember, to consider, to be affected with,
Which yet is not so to be understood, as if thereby we were obliged in every instant (or singular point of time) actually to Remember, to Consider, to be affected with,
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for the deliberate operations of our minds being sometimes wholly interrupted by sleep, otherwhile pre-occupied by the indispensible care of serving our natural necessities, (and with attendence upon other reasonable imployments,) it were impossible to comply with an obligation to the performance of this Duty so interpreted.
for the deliberate operations of our minds being sometime wholly interrupted by sleep, otherwhile preoccupied by the indispensible care of serving our natural necessities, (and with attendance upon other reasonable employments,) it were impossible to comply with an obligation to the performance of this Duty so interpreted.
And those Maxims of Law, Impossibilium nulla est obligatio; and, Quae rerum naturâ prohibentur, nullâ Lege confirmata sunt, (that is, No Law or Precept can oblige to Impossibilities,) being evidently grounded upon natural equity, seem yet more valid in relation to his Laws, who is the Judge of all the World,
And those Maxims of Law, Impossibilities nulla est Obligatio; and, Quae rerum naturâ prohibentur, nullâ Lege confirmata sunt, (that is, No Law or Precept can oblige to Impossibilities,) being evidently grounded upon natural equity, seem yet more valid in Relation to his Laws, who is the Judge of all the World,
We may therefore observe that the Hebrews are wont (in way of Synecdoche, or grammatical Hyperbole) so to use words of this kind, that their universal importance ought to be restrained by the quality or circumstances of the matter about which they converse.
We may Therefore observe that the Hebrews Are wont (in Way of Synecdoche, or Grammatical Hyperbole) so to use words of this kind, that their universal importance ought to be restrained by the quality or Circumstances of the matter about which they converse.
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and always, not for a continual (unintermited) state of being, or action, but for such a perseverance as agrees to the condition of the thing to which it is applied.
and always, not for a continual (unintermited) state of being, or actium, but for such a perseverance as agrees to the condition of the thing to which it is applied.
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'Tis (for instance) prescribed in Exodus, that Aaron should bear the judgment of the Children of Israel (the Urim and Thummim) upon his heart before the Lord continually;
It's (for instance) prescribed in Exodus, that Aaron should bear the judgement of the Children of Israel (the Urim and Thummim) upon his heart before the Lord continually;
that is (not in absolute and rigorous acception continually, but) constantly, ever when he went into the Holy Place to discharge the Pontifical function, as the context declares.
that is (not in absolute and rigorous acception continually, but) constantly, ever when he went into the Holy Place to discharge the Pontifical function, as the context declares.
And the Apostles, immediately after Christ 's ascension, NONLATINALPHABET, were (as St. Luke tells us) continually in the Temple, praising and blessing God;
And the Apostles, immediately After christ is Ascension,, were (as Saint Lycia tells us) continually in the Temple, praising and blessing God;
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in like manner those injunctions (of nearest affinity) of rejoycing, of giving thanks always, and particularly of praying without ceasing, (as I have shewn more largly in another Discourse,) are to be taken in a sense so qualified, that the observance of them may be at least morally possible.
in like manner those injunctions (of nearest affinity) of rejoicing, of giving thanks always, and particularly of praying without ceasing, (as I have shown more largely in Another Discourse,) Are to be taken in a sense so qualified, that the observance of them may be At least morally possible.
so ought we not to suffer any of those many days (vouchsafed by his goodness) to flow beside us, void of the signall expressions of our dutifull Thankfulness to him;
so ought we not to suffer any of those many days (vouchsafed by his Goodness) to flow beside us, void of the signal expressions of our dutiful Thankfulness to him;
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nor to admit in our course of life any long vacations from this Duty. If God incessantly, and through every minute, demonstrates himself gracious unto us;
nor to admit in our course of life any long vacations from this Duty. If God incessantly, and through every minute, demonstrates himself gracious unto us;
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The consideration (methinks) of so noble a pattern, adjoyned to the evident reasonableness of the Duty, should engage us to the frequent practice thereof.
The consideration (methinks) of so noble a pattern, adjoined to the evident reasonableness of the Duty, should engage us to the frequent practice thereof.
NONLATINALPHABET, (saith he in Arrian's Dissert.) NONLATINALPHABET, &c. That is, in our language, If we understood our selves, what other thing should we doe, either publickly,
, (Says he in Arrian's Dissert.), etc. That is, in our language, If we understood our selves, what other thing should we do, either publicly,
when we were digging, or plowing, or eating, to sing a (sutable) Hymn to him? Great is God, in that he hath bestowed on us those instruments wherewith we till the ground:
when we were digging, or plowing, or eating, to sing a (suitable) Hymn to him? Great is God, in that he hath bestowed on us those Instruments wherewith we till the ground:
Thus that worthy Philosopher, not instructing us only, and exhorting with pathetical discourse, but by his practice inciting us to be continually expressing our Gratitude to God.
Thus that worthy Philosopher, not instructing us only, and exhorting with pathetical discourse, but by his practice inciting us to be continually expressing our Gratitude to God.
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For, The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament sheweth his handy-work. Day unto day uttereth speech, and Night unto Night sheweth Knowledge.
For, The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament shows his handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and Night unto Night shows Knowledge.
NONLATINALPHABET, saith he, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, &c. 'Twere an ugly thing, that Man, endued with Reason, and the most Honourable of all things visible, should in rendring Thanks and Praise be exceeded by other Creatures:
, Says he,, etc. 'Twere an ugly thing, that Man, endued with Reason, and the most Honourable of all things visible, should in rendering Thanks and Praise be exceeded by other Creatures:
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For, how can it be otherwise, since other creatures every day, and every hour, send up a doxology to their Lord and Maker? For, The Heavens declare the Glory of God, &c.
For, how can it be otherwise, since other creatures every day, and every hour, send up a doxology to their Lord and Maker? For, The Heavens declare the Glory of God, etc.
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If the busie Heavens are always at leisure, and the stupid Earth is perpetually active in manifesting the Wisedom, Power, and Goodness of their Creatour;
If the busy Heavens Are always At leisure, and the stupid Earth is perpetually active in manifesting the Wisdom, Power, and goodness of their Creator;
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and would not lead a tumultuary life, are wont to distinguish their portions of time, assigning some to the necessary refections of their Body, others to the divertisement of their Minds,
and would not led a tumultuary life, Are wont to distinguish their portions of time, assigning Some to the necessary refections of their Body, Others to the divertisement of their Minds,
The Jews, to preserve them in the constant exercise of this Duty, had instituted by God a Sacrifice called NONLATINALPHABET (Juge,) rendred by the Greek Translatours NONLATINALPHABET, the continual Sacrifice; to which the Divine Authour of the Epistle to the Hebrews seems to allude,
The jews, to preserve them in the constant exercise of this Duty, had instituted by God a Sacrifice called (Juge,) rendered by the Greek Translators, the continual Sacrifice; to which the Divine Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews seems to allude,
NONLATINALPHABET. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of Praise to God continually, (or the continual sacrifice of Praise,) the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his Name.
. By him Therefore let us offer the sacrifice of Praise to God continually, (or the continual sacrifice of Praise,) the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his Name.
As that sacrifice therefore, being offered constantly at a set time, was thence denominated continual; so perhaps may we, by constantly observing some fit returns of praise and thanksgiving, be said always to give thanks.
As that sacrifice Therefore, being offered constantly At a Set time, was thence denominated continual; so perhaps may we, by constantly observing Some fit returns of praise and thanksgiving, be said always to give thanks.
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then that of the Royal Prophet? I shall not urge his example so much; (according to which we should be obliged to a greater frequency;) for, Seven times a day (saith he) do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments:
then that of the Royal Prophet? I shall not urge his Exampl so much; (according to which we should be obliged to a greater frequency;) for, Seven times a day (Says he) do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous Judgments:
every morning; that is, when our spirits, being recreated with sleep, are become more vigorous, our memories more fresh, our fancies more quick, and active: to shew forth thy loving-kindness;
every morning; that is, when our spirits, being recreated with sleep, Are become more vigorous, our memories more fresh, our fancies more quick, and active: to show forth thy Lovingkindness;
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that is, from a hearty sense of our obligation, to acknowledge the free bounty of him, who, in pursuance of his former kindness, hath been pleased to accumulate new favours on us;
that is, from a hearty sense of our obligation, to acknowledge the free bounty of him, who, in pursuance of his former kindness, hath been pleased to accumulate new favours on us;
to raise us from that temporary death, and to confer a new life upon us, restoring us to our health, to our means of subsistence, to all the necessary supports,
to raise us from that temporary death, and to confer a new life upon us, restoring us to our health, to our means of subsistence, to all the necessary supports,
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we should conclude our toils, and wrap up our cares in the sweet sense, and grateful memory of his goodness, who hath protected us so many hours from the manifold dangers,
we should conclude our toils, and wrap up our Cares in the sweet sense, and grateful memory of his Goodness, who hath protected us so many hours from the manifold dangers,
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Thus if we constantly begin, and thus close up, thus bound and circumscribe our days, dedicating those most remarkable periods of time to blessing God,
Thus if we constantly begin, and thus close up, thus bound and circumscribe our days, dedicating those most remarkable periods of time to blessing God,
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and making (as the Psalmist speaks) the out-goings of the morning and evening to rejoyce in him; (since beginning and ending do in a manner comprehend the whole;
and making (as the Psalmist speaks) the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice in him; (since beginning and ending doe in a manner comprehend the Whole;
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and the morning and evening, in Moses his computation and style, do constitute a day;) we may (not incongruously) be supposed and said to give thanks always. But yet farther, this may import
and the morning and evening, in Moses his computation and style, do constitute a day;) we may (not incongruously) be supposed and said to give thanks always. But yet farther, this may import
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3. A Vigilant attendance upon this Duty, such as men bestow on their employments, whereof though the actual prosecution ceases, yet the design continuedly proceeds.
3. A Vigilant attendance upon this Duty, such as men bestow on their employments, whereof though the actual prosecution ceases, yet the Design continuedly proceeds.
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though he be at that present peradventure sleeping, or eating, or satisfying some other desire; because his design never sleeps, and his purpose persists uninterrupted.
though he be At that present Peradventure sleeping, or eating, or satisfying Some other desire; Because his Design never sleeps, and his purpose persists uninterrupted.
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And thus it seems we are to understand our Saviour, and the Apostles, when they exhort us NONLATINALPHABET, to continue instant in prayer, and thanksgiving;
And thus it seems we Are to understand our Saviour, and the Apostles, when they exhort us, to continue instant in prayer, and thanksgiving;
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and NONLATINALPHABET, to watch with all perseverance; and NONLATINALPHABET, to wake in thanksgiving; and NONLATINALPHABET, not to give over giving thanks:
and, to watch with all perseverance; and, to wake in thanksgiving; and, not to give over giving thanks:
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and, to perform these duties NONLATINALPHABET, incessantly, or without giving off; NONLATINALPHABET, not to grow worse, faint, or faulter: (which is, in that place, made equivalent to,
and, to perform these duties, incessantly, or without giving off;, not to grow Worse, faint, or falter: (which is, in that place, made equivalent to,
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For so, what in some places of Scripture is injoyned to be done continually and without ceasing, is in others only required to be done upon all opportunities.
For so, what in Some places of Scripture is enjoined to be done continually and without ceasing, is in Others only required to be done upon all opportunities.
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Which shews, that NONLATINALPHABET is to be expounded, not so much NONLATINALPHABET, at all times, as NONLATINALPHABET, in every season. So NONLATINALPHABET, praying upon every opportunity in your spirit:
Which shows, that is to be expounded, not so much, At all times, as, in every season. So, praying upon every opportunity in your Spirit:
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And this sense seems probably to be chiefly intended by this Apostle, when-ever he hath (as he hath often) this expression, NONLATINALPHABET, that we embrace every overture,
And this sense seems probably to be chiefly intended by this Apostle, whenever he hath (as he hath often) this expression,, that we embrace every overture,
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or fit occasion of giving thanks, 'Tis true, no time is unseasonable to do it; every moment we receive Favours and therefore every minute we owe Thanks:
or fit occasion of giving thanks, It's true, no time is unseasonable to do it; every moment we receive Favours and Therefore every minute we owe Thanks:
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yet there are some especial seasons, that do more importunately require them. We should be like those trees, that bear fruit (more or less) continually;
yet there Are Some especial seasons, that do more importunately require them. We should be like those trees, that bear fruit (more or less) continually;
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but then more kindly, and more abundantly, when more powerfully cherished by the heavenly warmth. When any fresh, any rare, any remarkable Benefit happens to us;
but then more kindly, and more abundantly, when more powerfully cherished by the heavenly warmth. When any fresh, any rare, any remarkable Benefit happens to us;
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when unexpected favours fall as it were of their own accord into our bosoms; (like the grain in the Golden age springing up NONLATINALPHABET, without our care,
when unexpected favours fallen as it were of their own accord into our bosoms; (like the grain in the Golden age springing up, without our care,
or our toil, for our use and enjoyment;) when we are delivered from streights in our apprehension inextricable, surmount difficulties seeming insuperable, escape hazzards (as we suspected) inevitable:
or our toil, for our use and enjoyment;) when we Are Delivered from straights in our apprehension inextricable, surmount difficulties seeming insuperable, escape hazards (as we suspected) inevitable:
how in our extreme poverty and distress (when, perhaps, no help appeared, and all hopes seemed to fail us) God hath raised us up friends, who have commiserated, comforted, and succoured us;
how in our extreme poverty and distress (when, perhaps, no help appeared, and all hope's seemed to fail us) God hath raised us up Friends, who have commiserated, comforted, and succored us;
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and not only so, but hath changed our sorrowful condition into a state of joy; hath (to use the Psalmist's expressions) turned our mourning into dancing;
and not only so, but hath changed our sorrowful condition into a state of joy; hath (to use the Psalmist's expressions) turned our mourning into dancing;
hath considered our trouble, and known our soul in adversity; hath set our feet in a large room, and, furnished us with plentiful means of subsistence:
hath considered our trouble, and known our soul in adversity; hath Set our feet in a large room, and, furnished us with plentiful means of subsistence:
how in the various changes and adventures, and travails of our life, upon Sea and Land, at home and abroad, among friends and strangers and enemies, he hath protected us from wants and dangers;
how in the various changes and adventures, and travails of our life, upon Sea and Land, At home and abroad, among Friends and Strangers and enemies, he hath protected us from Wants and dangers;
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from the rage of fire, and fury of tempests; from disastrous casualties; from treacherous surprises; from open mischiefs, that with a dreadful face approached, and threatned our destruction:
from the rage of fire, and fury of tempests; from disastrous casualties; from treacherous surprises; from open mischiefs, that with a dreadful face approached, and threatened our destruction:
especially the seasonable rewards of Vertue, the notable protections and deliverances of Innocence, and the unexpected punishments of malicious Wickedness:
especially the seasonable rewards of Virtue, the notable protections and Deliverances of Innocence, and the unexpected punishments of malicious Wickedness:
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Then we should with thankful acclamations celebrate the Divine Goodness and Justice; joyning in consort with that Heavenly quire, and saying, Allelujah; Salvation, and glory, and honour,
Then we should with thankful acclamations celebrate the Divine goodness and justice; joining in consort with that Heavenly choir, and saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour,
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Or, when we contemplate the wonderful works of Nature, and walking about at our leisure, gaze upon this ample theatre of the world, considering the stately beauty, constant order, and sumptuous furniture thereof;
Or, when we contemplate the wondered works of Nature, and walking about At our leisure, gaze upon this ample theatre of the world, considering the stately beauty, constant order, and sumptuous furniture thereof;
the glorious splendour, and uniform motion of the Heavens; the pleasant fertility of the Earth, the curious figure and fragrant sweetness of Plants; the exquisite frame of Animals;
the glorious splendour, and uniform motion of the Heavens; the pleasant fertility of the Earth, the curious figure and fragrant sweetness of Plants; the exquisite frame of Animals;
and all other amazing miracles of Nature, wherein the glorious Attributes of God (especially his transcendent Goodness) are most conspicuously displayed; (so that by them not only large acknowledgments,
and all other amazing Miracles of Nature, wherein the glorious Attributes of God (especially his transcendent goodness) Are most conspicuously displayed; (so that by them not only large acknowledgments,
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but even gratulatory Hymns, as it were, of praise, have been extorted from the mouths of Aristotle, Pliny, Galen, and such like men, never suspected guilty of an excessive devotion) Then should our hearts be affected with thankfull sense,
but even gratulatory Hymns, as it were, of praise, have been extorted from the mouths of Aristotle, pliny, Galen, and such like men, never suspected guilty of an excessive devotion) Then should our hearts be affected with thankful sense,
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as did our Saviour, when, considering the stupid infidelity of those proud people of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, (who were not at all affected by his miraculous Works,
as did our Saviour, when, considering the stupid infidelity of those proud people of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, (who were not At all affected by his miraculous Works,
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nor moved to repentance by his pathetical Discourses) and comparing it with the pious credulity of his meaner Disciples, he brake forth into that Divine ejaculation;
nor moved to Repentance by his pathetical Discourses) and comparing it with the pious credulity of his meaner Disciples, he brake forth into that Divine ejaculation;
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IV. We proceed to the Matter thereof, For all things. St. Chrysostom (in his Commentary upon the 145 Psalm) having enumerated several particulars for which we are bound to thank God;
IV. We proceed to the Matter thereof, For all things. Saint Chrysostom (in his Commentary upon the 145 Psalm) having enumerated several particulars for which we Are bound to thank God;
the Benefits conferred on us by Baptism, and the other holy Mysteries, (or Sacraments;) the ineffable good things to be bestowed on us hereafter, the Kingdom of Heaven, the Resurrection, the enjoyment of perfect Bliss;
the Benefits conferred on us by Baptism, and the other holy Mysteres, (or Sacraments;) the ineffable good things to be bestowed on us hereafter, the Kingdom of Heaven, the Resurrection, the enjoyment of perfect Bliss;
having, I say, in these words comprised the things for which we are obliged to thank and praise God, he thus despondently concludes: (NONLATINALPHABET.) If any one shall endeavour to recount particularly every one of these things, he will but plunge himself into an unexpressible depth of Benefits,
having, I say, in these words comprised the things for which we Are obliged to thank and praise God, he thus despondently concludes: (.) If any one shall endeavour to recount particularly every one of these things, he will but plunge himself into an unexpressible depth of Benefits,
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I shall not therefore confound my self, by launching too far into this immense Ocean; nor strive minutely to compute the incomprehensible summe of the Divine Benefits:
I shall not Therefore confound my self, by launching too Far into this immense Ocean; nor strive minutely to compute the incomprehensible sum of the Divine Benefits:
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No occurrence (great or small, common or particular, present or past, pleasant or sad, perpetual or transitory) is excluded from being the subject of our Thanksgiving:
No occurrence (great or small, Common or particular, present or past, pleasant or sad, perpetual or transitory) is excluded from being the Subject of our Thanksgiving:
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upon whose disposal all happy success of our wishes, our hopes, and our endeavours do entirely depend? We repute him injust, who withholds the least part of what is due from the true owner:
upon whose disposal all happy success of our wishes, our hope's, and our endeavours do entirely depend? We repute him injust, who withholds the least part of what is due from the true owner:
but looking back in his thankful Devotions as far as his very original being, and praising God for favours conferred on him beyond his memory, yea before his life.
but looking back in his thankful Devotions as Far as his very original being, and praising God for favours conferred on him beyond his memory, yea before his life.
Blessed (saith he) be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ, according as he hath chosen us before the foundation of the world.
Blessed (Says he) be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ, according as he hath chosen us before the Foundation of the world.
For, (saith S. Peter) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:
For, (Says S. Peter) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, which, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead:
to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, reserved in Heaven for you. Beasts only, and men not much better then they, are affected with present good turns:
to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, reserved in Heaven for you. Beasts only, and men not much better then they, Are affected with present good turns:
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but men of honest and generous tempers resent indifferently the obligations of all times. Sense doth not confine their Gratitude, nor absence remove, nor age wear it out.
but men of honest and generous tempers resent indifferently the obligations of all times. Sense does not confine their Gratitude, nor absence remove, nor age wear it out.
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These Favours are usually the greatest, and most valuable in their own nature. (For what can be imagined of higher consequence to us, then the preservation of our Lives,
These Favours Are usually the greatest, and most valuable in their own nature. (For what can be imagined of higher consequence to us, then the preservation of our Lives,
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and the promises of eternal Bliss continually exhibited to us?) Shall the commonness and continuance of these exceeding Favours, that they are not given us once only,
and the promises of Eternal Bliss continually exhibited to us?) Shall the commonness and Continuance of these exceeding Favours, that they Are not given us once only,
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but thanksgivings also, for the Benefits received by others. (And NONLATINALPHABET in our Text, however otherwise commonly interpreted, may well admit this sense also;
but thanksgivings also, for the Benefits received by Others. (And in our Text, however otherwise commonly interpreted, may well admit this sense also;
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and thence obliged thankfully to adore the mighty Upholder and wise Governour thereof, praising him for all the general Benefits liberally poured forth upon mankind.
and thence obliged thankfully to adore the mighty Upholder and wise Governor thereof, praising him for all the general Benefits liberally poured forth upon mankind.
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and therefore should heartily thank him, by whose gracious disposal Order is maintained, Peace continued, Justice administred, Plenty provided, our Lives made safe and sweet to us therein.
and Therefore should heartily thank him, by whose gracious disposal Order is maintained, Peace continued, justice administered, Plenty provided, our Lives made safe and sweet to us therein.
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when Unity therefore is preserved, and Charity abounds: when Knowledg is encreased, and Vertue encouraged; when Piety flourishes, and Truth triumphs therein;
when Unity Therefore is preserved, and Charity abounds: when Knowledge is increased, and Virtue encouraged; when Piety flourishes, and Truth Triumphos therein;
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for, subducting either the Benefits commonly indulged to mankind, or those which accrue from the welfare of publick society, what possibility will remain of subsistence, of safety, of content unto us? what but confusion, want, violence, and disquiet?
for, subducting either the Benefits commonly indulged to mankind, or those which accrue from the welfare of public society, what possibility will remain of subsistence, of safety, of content unto us? what but confusion, want, violence, and disquiet?
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As we are concerned with our utmost endeavours to promote, to wish and pray for, to delight and rejoyce in the publick good of mankind, the peace of our Country, the prosperity of Sion; so we are to bless and thank him, by whose gracious help and furtherance they are attained.
As we Are concerned with our utmost endeavours to promote, to wish and pray for, to delight and rejoice in the public good of mankind, the peace of our Country, the Prosperity of Sion; so we Are to bless and thank him, by whose gracious help and furtherance they Are attained.
and heartily thanking God for it, we needed not to envy the wealth and splendour of the greatest Princes, not the wisdom of the profoundest Doctours, not the religion of the devoutest Anchorets, no,
and heartily thanking God for it, we needed not to envy the wealth and splendour of the greatest Princes, not the Wisdom of the profoundest Doctors, not the Religion of the devoutest Anchorets, no,
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for lifting up the meek; for loving, and caring for, and defending the righteous; for opening his hand, and satisfying the desire of every living thing;
for lifting up the meek; for loving, and caring for, and defending the righteous; for opening his hand, and satisfying the desire of every living thing;
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for the patience in affliction, and perseverance in faith, of those good Christians he writes unto? So should, with an unrestrained exuberance, both our Charity to men,
for the patience in affliction, and perseverance in faith, of those good Christians he writes unto? So should, with an unrestrained exuberance, both our Charity to men,
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We are bound to pay thanks, not for our Food only, but for our Physick also: (which though ingrateful to our palate, is profitable for our health:) We are obliged, in the School of Providence, not only for the good Instructions,
We Are bound to pay thanks, not for our Food only, but for our Physic also: (which though ingrateful to our palate, is profitable for our health:) We Are obliged, in the School of Providence, not only for the good Instructions,
but for the seasonable Corrections also vouchsafed unto us, (whereby though our senses are offended, our manners are bettered.) What-ever proceeds from good purpose,
but for the seasonable Corrections also vouchsafed unto us, (whereby though our Senses Are offended, our manners Are bettered.) Whatever proceeds from good purpose,
and therefore accordingly disposeth to us — pro jucundis aptissima quaeque —; in stead of pleasant Hony, he sometimes prescribes wholsome wormwood for us.
and Therefore accordingly Disposeth to us — Pro jucundis aptissima quaeque —; in stead of pleasant Honey, he sometime prescribes wholesome wormwood for us.
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but this, God also knows, would corrupt our minds with vain conceit, would intoxicate our fancies with spurious pleasure, would tempt us to ascribe immoderately to our selves,
but this, God also knows, would corrupt our minds with vain conceit, would intoxicate our fancies with spurious pleasure, would tempt us to ascribe immoderately to our selves,
And doth not this part of Divine Providence highly merit our thanks? We would all climb into high Places, not considering the precipices on which they stand,
And does not this part of Divine Providence highly merit our thanks? We would all climb into high Places, not considering the precipices on which they stand,
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6. Lastly, We are obliged to thank God, not only for Corporeal and Temporal Benefits, but also (and that principally) for Spiritual and eternal Blessings.
6. Lastly, We Are obliged to thank God, not only for Corporeal and Temporal Benefits, but also (and that principally) for Spiritual and Eternal Blessings.
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so more sincerely and seriously to express our gratitude for the reception of them, then for others relating to our Spiritual good, to our everlasting welfare.
so more sincerely and seriously to express our gratitude for the reception of them, then for Others relating to our Spiritual good, to our everlasting welfare.
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and purity of substance, excel this feculent lump of organized clay, our Body; as the blissful ravishments of Spirit surpass the dull satisfactions of Sense;
and purity of substance, excel this feculent lump of organized clay, our Body; as the blissful ravishments of Spirit surpass the dull satisfactions of Sense;
in such proportion should our appetite unto, our complacence in, our gratitude for spiritual Blessings transcend the affections (respectively) engaged about these corporeal accommodations.
in such proportion should our appetite unto, our complacence in, our gratitude for spiritual Blessings transcend the affections (respectively) engaged about these corporeal accommodations.
Rejoyce not, that is, be not at all affected with this, (although in it self very rare accomplishment, eminent priviledg, glorious power of working that indeed greatest of Miracles, subjecting Devils;
Rejoice not, that is, be not At all affected with this, (although in it self very rare accomplishment, eminent privilege, glorious power of working that indeed greatest of Miracles, subjecting Devils;
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that is, baffling the shrewdest craft, and subduing the strongest force in nature,) in comparison of that delight, which the consideration of the Divine Favour in order to your eternal Felicity doth afford.
that is, baffling the shrewdest craft, and subduing the Strongest force in nature,) in comparison of that delight, which the consideration of the Divine Favour in order to your Eternal Felicity does afford.
Our daily Food deserves well a Grace to be said before and after it: but how much more that constant Provision of Heavenly Manna, the Evangelical Verity;
Our daily Food deserves well a Grace to be said before and After it: but how much more that constant Provision of Heavenly Manna, the Evangelical Verity;
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but much more reason have we to say so, if our Conscience can attest concerning that sound constitution of Mind, whereby we are disposed vigorously to perform those vertuous functions, due from reasonable nature,
but much more reason have we to say so, if our Conscience can attest Concerning that found constitution of Mind, whereby we Are disposed vigorously to perform those virtuous functions, due from reasonable nature,
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and conformable to the Divine Law. If for the prosperous success of our worldly attempts; for avoiding dangers, that threatned corporal pain and dammage to us;
and conformable to the Divine Law. If for the prosperous success of our worldly attempts; for avoiding dangers, that threatened corporal pain and damage to us;
for defeating the adversaries of our secular quiet, we make Te Deum laudamus our NONLATINALPHABET, (our song for victory:) how much more for the happy progress of our Spiritual Affairs;
for defeating the Adversaries of our secular quiet, we make Te God Laudamus our, (our song for victory:) how much more for the happy progress of our Spiritual Affairs;
for vanquishing Sin and Hell, those irreconcilable enemies to our everlasting peace; are we obliged to utter triumphal Anthymns of joy and thankfulness?
for vanquishing since and Hell, those irreconcilable enemies to our everlasting peace; Are we obliged to utter triumphal Anthems of joy and thankfulness?
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That our minds are illustrated with the knowledg of God and his glorious Attributes, of Christ and his blessed Gospel, of that streight path which conducteth to true Happiness;
That our minds Are illustrated with the knowledge of God and his glorious Attributes, of christ and his blessed Gospel, of that straight path which conducteth to true Happiness;
that by Divine assistence we are enabled to elude the allurements, to withstand the violences of temptation, to asswage immoderate desires, to bridle exorbitant passions, to correct vicious inclinations of mind;
that by Divine assistance we Are enabled to elude the allurements, to withstand the violences of temptation, to assuage immoderate Desires, to bridle exorbitant passion, to correct vicious inclinations of mind;
Of these inestimable Benefits, and all the advantageous circumstances wherewith they are attended, we ought to maintain in our hearts constant resentments;
Of these inestimable Benefits, and all the advantageous Circumstances wherewith they Are attended, we ought to maintain in our hearts constant resentments;
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I should conclude with certain Inducements persuasive to the practice of this Duty; whereof I have in the tenour both of the former and present Discourse insinuated divers, and could propound many more:
I should conclude with certain Inducements persuasive to the practice of this Duty; whereof I have in the tenor both of the former and present Discourse insinuated diverse, and could propound many more:
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First therefore, We may consider, that there is no disposition what-ever more deeply radicated in the original constitution of all Souls endued with any kind of perception or passion,
First Therefore, We may Consider, that there is no disposition whatever more deeply radicated in the original constitution of all Souls endued with any kind of perception or passion,
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The worst of men, the most devoid of all not only piety, but humanity and common ingenuity, the most barbarous and most wicked, (whom neither sense of Equity nor respect to Law, no promise of reward or fear of vengeance, can anywise engage to do things just and fitting,
The worst of men, the most devoid of all not only piety, but humanity and Common ingenuity, the most barbarous and most wicked, (whom neither sense of Equity nor respect to Law, no promise of reward or Fear of vengeance, can anywise engage to do things just and fitting,
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or restrain from enormous actions,) retain notwithstanding something of this natural inclination, and are usually sensible of good turns done unto them. Experience teaches us thus much;
or restrain from enormous actions,) retain notwithstanding something of this natural inclination, and Are usually sensible of good turns done unto them. Experience Teaches us thus much;
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If (saith he) you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks is it? for even sinners (that is, men of apparently leud and dissolute conversation) do the same.
If (Says he) you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks is it? for even Sinners (that is, men of apparently lewd and dissolute Conversation) do the same.
Yea even Beasts, and those not only the most gentle and sociable of them, (the officious Dog, the tractable Horse, the docile Elephant,) but the wildest also and fiercest of them (the untamable Lion, the cruel Tiger,
Yea even Beasts, and those not only the most gentle and sociable of them, (the officious Dog, the tractable Horse, the docile Elephant,) but the Wildest also and Fiercest of them (the untamable lion, the cruel Tiger,
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Neither wild Beasts only, but even inanimate creatures seem not altogether insensible of Benefits, and lively represent unto us a natural abhorrence of Ingratitude.
Neither wild Beasts only, but even inanimate creatures seem not altogether insensible of Benefits, and lively represent unto us a natural abhorrence of Ingratitude.
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the Heavens remit in bountiful showrs what from the Earth they had exhaled in vapour: and the Earth by a fruitful increase repays the culture bestowed thereon;
the Heavens remit in bountiful showers what from the Earth they had exhaled in vapour: and the Earth by a fruitful increase repays the culture bestowed thereon;
He that gives, indeed, according to humane (or political) Law, (which, in order to preservation of publick peace, requires only a punctual performance of contracts,) transfers his right, and alienates his possession:
He that gives, indeed, according to humane (or political) Law, (which, in order to preservation of public peace, requires only a punctual performance of contracts,) transfers his right, and alienates his possession:
and punishments appointed for Ingratitude.) However, in the court of Heaven, and at the tribunal of Conscience, no offender is more constantly arraigned, none more surely condemned, none more severely punished, then the ingrateful man.
and punishments appointed for Ingratitude.) However, in the court of Heaven, and At the tribunal of Conscience, no offender is more constantly arraigned, none more surely condemned, none more severely punished, then the ingrateful man.
And what thought can enter into the heart of man more comfortable and delicious then this, That the great Master of all things, the most wise and mighty King of Heaven and Earth hath entertained a gracious regard, hath expressed a real kindness toward us? that we are in capacity to honour, to please, to present an acceptable sacrifice to him, who can render us perfectly happy? that we are admitted to the practice of that wherein the supreme joy of Paradise,
And what Thought can enter into the heart of man more comfortable and delicious then this, That the great Master of all things, the most wise and mighty King of Heaven and Earth hath entertained a gracious regard, hath expressed a real kindness towards us? that we Are in capacity to honour, to please, to present an acceptable sacrifice to him, who can render us perfectly happy? that we Are admitted to the practice of that wherein the supreme joy of Paradise,
What S. Chrysostom saith of Prayer, It is impossible that he who with competent promptitude of mind doth constantly apply himself thereto, should ever sin, is most especially true of this part of Devotion:
What S. Chrysostom Says of Prayer, It is impossible that he who with competent promptitude of mind does constantly apply himself thereto, should ever sin, is most especially true of this part of Devotion:
especially his absolute freeness in giving, and our total unworthiness to receive; our very Ingratitude it self affording strong inducements to Gratitude.
especially his absolute freeness in giving, and our total unworthiness to receive; our very Ingratitude it self affording strong inducements to Gratitude.
or prompted by natural Reason, or propagated by general Tradition;) the Ethnick devotion consisting (as it were totally) in the praise of their gods, and acknowledgment of their Benefits;
or prompted by natural Reason, or propagated by general Tradition;) the Ethnic devotion consisting (as it were totally) in the praise of their God's, and acknowledgment of their Benefits;
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and thereby enable us, rightly to apprehend, diligently to consider, faithfully to remember, worthily to esteem, to be heartily affected with, to render all due acknowledgment, praise, love,
and thereby enable us, rightly to apprehend, diligently to Consider, faithfully to Remember, worthily to esteem, to be heartily affected with, to render all due acknowledgment, praise, love,
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The Tenth Sermon. 1 TIM. 2. 1, 2. 1. I exhort therefore, that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men:
The Tenth Sermon. 1 TIM. 2. 1, 2. 1. I exhort Therefore, that First of all supplications, Prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men:
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SAint Paul in his preceding discourse having insinuated directions to his Scholar, and Spiritual Son, Timothy, concerning the discharge of his Office, of instructing men in their Duty according to the Evangelical Doctrine; (the main design whereof he teacheth to consist, not (as some men conceited) in fond stories,
SAint Paul in his preceding discourse having insinuated directions to his Scholar, and Spiritual Son, Timothy, Concerning the discharge of his Office, of instructing men in their Duty according to the Evangelical Doctrine; (the main Design whereof he Teaches to consist, not (as Some men conceited) in found stories,
or vain speculations, but in practice of substantial Duties, holding a sincere Faith, maintaining a good Conscience, performing Offices of pure and hearty Charity;) in pursuance of such general Duty,
or vain speculations, but in practice of substantial Duties, holding a sincere Faith, maintaining a good Conscience, performing Offices of pure and hearty Charity;) in pursuance of such general Duty,
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and as a principal instance thereof, he doth here first of all exhort, or doth exhort that first of all, all kinds of Devotion should be offered to God,
and as a principal instance thereof, he does Here First of all exhort, or does exhort that First of all, all Kinds of Devotion should be offered to God,
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as for all men generally, so particularly for Kings and Magistrates. From whence we may collect two particulars. 1. That the making of Prayers for Kings is a Christian Duty of great importance. (S. Paul judging fit to exhort thereto NONLATINALPHABET, before all other things; or, to exhort that before all things it should be performed.) 2. That it is incumbent on the Pastours of the Church, (such as S. Timothy was,) to take special care, that this Duty should be performed in the Church;
as for all men generally, so particularly for Kings and Magistrates. From whence we may collect two particulars. 1. That the making of Prayers for Kings is a Christian Duty of great importance. (S. Paul judging fit to exhort thereto, before all other things; or, to exhort that before all things it should be performed.) 2. That it is incumbent on the Pastors of the Church, (such as S. Timothy was,) to take special care, that this Duty should be performed in the Church;
with NONLATINALPHABET, or petitions, for obtaining good things to them; with NONLATINALPHABET, or occasional intercessions, for needful gifts and graces to be collated on them:
with, or petitions, for obtaining good things to them; with, or occasional intercessions, for needful Gifts and graces to be collated on them:
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By performing this good Office, at the expence of a few good wishes addressed to the Sovereign Goodness, the poorest may prove benefactours to the richest, the meanest to the highest, the weakest to the mightiest of men:
By performing this good Office, At the expense of a few good wishes addressed to the Sovereign goodness, the Poorest may prove benefactors to the Richest, the Meanest to the highest, the Weakest to the Mightiest of men:
and because all men, according to the gracious intent and desire of God, are designed for a consortship in the same blessed Inheritance; (which enforcements S. Paul in the Context doth intimate;) if, in fine,
and Because all men, according to the gracious intent and desire of God, Are designed for a consortship in the same blessed Inheritance; (which enforcements S. Paul in the Context does intimate;) if, in fine,
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For all men, saith he, for Kings; that is, consequently for Kings, or, particularly for Kings; to pray for whom, at least no less then for other men, universal Charity should dispose us.
For all men, Says he, for Kings; that is, consequently for Kings, or, particularly for Kings; to pray for whom, At least not less then for other men, universal Charity should dispose us.
for that Law commonly is expressed with reference to our Neighbour, that is, to persons with whom we have to do, who come under our particular notice, who by any intercourse are approximated to us; and such are Kings especially.
for that Law commonly is expressed with Referente to our Neighbour, that is, to Persons with whom we have to do, who come under our particular notice, who by any intercourse Are approximated to us; and such Are Kings especially.
we cannot help to exalt or prefer them to a better state; we can hardly come to impart good advice, seasonable consolation, or wholsome reproof to them;
we cannot help to exalt or prefer them to a better state; we can hardly come to impart good Advice, seasonable consolation, or wholesome reproof to them;
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so in this they are like it, that we may say to them, as the Psalmist to God, Thou art my Lord; my goodness extendeth not to thee. Yet this case may be reserved, wherein the poorest Soul may benefit the greatest Prince, imparting the richest and choicest goods to him:
so in this they Are like it, that we may say to them, as the Psalmist to God, Thou art my Lord; my Goodness extendeth not to thee. Yet this case may be reserved, wherein the Poorest Soul may benefit the greatest Prince, imparting the Richest and Choicest goods to him:
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because their Good is a general Good, and the Communities of men (both Church and State) are greatly concerned in the Blessings by Prayer derived on them.
Because their Good is a general Good, and the Communities of men (both Church and State) Are greatly concerned in the Blessings by Prayer derived on them.
putting things out of course, and drawing them into new channels; translating the administration of affairs into •ntried hands, and an uncertain condition.
putting things out of course, and drawing them into new channels; translating the administration of affairs into •ntried hands, and an uncertain condition.
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as Nehemiah to King Artaxerxes, and Daniel to King Darius. Hence not only good King David is called the light of Israel; (Thou shalt not, said Abishai, any more go out with us to battel, that thou quench not the light of Israel;) but even the wicked and perverse King Zedekiah, is by the Prophet Jeremy himself (who had been so misused by him) styled the breath of our nostrils. (The breath, saith he, of our nostrils, the anointed of the Lord, was taken in their pits.) Hence not only the fall of good King Josiah was so grievously lamented;
as Nehemiah to King Artaxerxes, and daniel to King Darius. Hence not only good King David is called the Light of Israel; (Thou shalt not, said Abishai, any more go out with us to battle, that thou quench not the Light of Israel;) but even the wicked and perverse King Zedekiah, is by the Prophet Jeremiah himself (who had been so misused by him) styled the breath of our nostrils. (The breath, Says he, of our nostrils, the anointed of the Lord, was taken in their pits.) Hence not only the fallen of good King Josiah was so grievously lamented;
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but a solemn mourning was due to that of Saul; and, Ye daughters of Jerusalem, weep for Saul, was a strain becoming the mouth of his great Successour King David. Hence the Primitive Christians, who could not be constrained to swear by the Genius of Caesar, did not yet, in compliance with the usual practice, scruple to swear by their health, or safety; that is, to express their wishing it, with appeal to God's testimony of their sincerity therein;
but a solemn mourning was due to that of Saul; and, You daughters of Jerusalem, weep for Saul, was a strain becoming the Mouth of his great Successor King David. Hence the Primitive Christians, who could not be constrained to swear by the Genius of Caesar, did not yet, in compliance with the usual practice, scruple to swear by their health, or safety; that is, to express their wishing it, with appeal to God's testimony of their sincerity therein;
so is any Commonwealth most dignified and beautified by the reputation of its Prince. The Wealth and Power of a Prince are the supports, and securities of a State:
so is any Commonwealth most dignified and beautified by the reputation of its Prince. The Wealth and Power of a Prince Are the supports, and securities of a State:
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to secure them from intestine broils and factions; to repress outrages and oppressions annoying them. The Prosperity of a Prince is inseparable from the prosperity of his People;
to secure them from intestine broils and factions; to repress outrages and oppressions annoying them. The Prosperity of a Prince is inseparable from the Prosperity of his People;
and practised it? and what abundance of prosperity did attend it? What showrs of blessings (what peace, what wealth, what credit and glory) did God then pour down upon Israel? How did the goodness of that Prince transmit favours and mercies on his Country till a long time after his decease? How often did God profess for his servant David's sake to preserve Judah from destruction? so that even in the days of Hezekiah, when the King of Assy•ia did invade that Country, God by the mouth of Isaiah declared, I will defend this City to save it for mine own sake,
and practised it? and what abundance of Prosperity did attend it? What showers of blessings (what peace, what wealth, what credit and glory) did God then pour down upon Israel? How did the Goodness of that Prince transmit favours and Mercies on his Country till a long time After his decease? How often did God profess for his servant David's sake to preserve Judah from destruction? so that even in the days of Hezekiah, when the King of Assy•ia did invade that Country, God by the Mouth of Isaiah declared, I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake,
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As for the iniquities of a People, God withdraweth from their Prince the free communications of his Grace and of his Favour, (suffering him to incur sin, or to fall into misfortune;
As for the iniquities of a People, God withdraweth from their Prince the free communications of his Grace and of his Favour, (suffering him to incur since, or to fallen into misfortune;
which was the case of that incomparably-good King Josiah, and hath been the fate of divers excellent Princes, whom God hath snatched away from people unworthy of them,
which was the case of that incomparably-good King Josiah, and hath been the fate of diverse excellent Princes, whom God hath snatched away from people unworthy of them,
For what confusions in Israel did the offences of Solomon create? what mischiefs did issue thereon from Jeroboam 's wicked behaviour? How did the sins of Manasseh stick to his Country,
For what confusions in Israel did the offences of Solomon create? what mischiefs did issue thereon from Jeroboam is wicked behaviour? How did the Sins of Manasses stick to his Country,
since that even after that notable Reformation wrought by Josiah, it is said, Notwithstanding the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah,
since that even After that notable Reformation wrought by Josiah, it is said, Notwithstanding the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah,
because of all the provocations wherewith Manasses had provoked him? And how sorely, by a tedious three years famine, did God avenge Saul 's cruelty towards the Gibeonites?
Because of all the provocations wherewith Manasses had provoked him? And how sorely, by a tedious three Years famine, did God avenge Saul is cruelty towards the Gibeonites?
David indeed seemed to apprehend some iniquity in this proceeding, expostulating thus, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbred? even I it is that have sinned, and done evil indeed:
David indeed seemed to apprehend Some iniquity in this proceeding, expostulating thus, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned, and done evil indeed:
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for, The anger (it is said) of the Lord was kindled against Israel, (by their sin surely, which is the only incentive of Divine wrath,) and he moved David against them, to say, Go number Israel and Judah.
for, The anger (it is said) of the Lord was kindled against Israel, (by their since surely, which is the only incentive of Divine wrath,) and he moved David against them, to say, Go number Israel and Judah.
and is a just judgment by Divine Providence laid on them, as for other provocations, so especially for their want of Devotion, and neglecting duly to pray for them.
and is a just judgement by Divine Providence laid on them, as for other provocations, so especially for their want of Devotion, and neglecting duly to pray for them.
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For if they constantly with hearty sincerity and earnest fervency would in their behalf sue to God, who fashioneth all the hearts of men, who especially holdeth the hearts of Kings in his hand, and turneth them whither-soever he will;
For if they constantly with hearty sincerity and earnest fervency would in their behalf sue to God, who fashioneth all the hearts of men, who especially holds the hearts of Kings in his hand, and turns them whithersoever he will;
that we might have occasion to pay thanksgivings like that of Ezra, Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers, who hath put such things as this in the King's heart, to beautifie the house of the Lord, which is at Jerusalem.
that we might have occasion to pay thanksgivings like that of Ezra, Blessed be the Lord God of our Father's, who hath put such things as this in the King's heart, to beautify the house of the Lord, which is At Jerusalem.
of Josiah 's unadvised enterprise against Pharaoh Neco; of Zedekiah 's rebellion against the Assyrians, (notwithstanding the strong dissuasions of the Prophet Jeremy;) concerning which it is said, For through the anger of the Lord it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah,
of Josiah is unadvised enterprise against Pharaoh Neco; of Zedekiah is rebellion against the Assyrians, (notwithstanding the strong dissuasions of the Prophet Jeremiah;) Concerning which it is said, For through the anger of the Lord it Come to pass in Jerusalem and Judah,
that in praying for his Welfare, we do in consequence pray for the good of all our Neighbours, our Friends, our Relations, our Families, whose good is wrapped in his Welfare, doth flow from it, doth hang upon it.
that in praying for his Welfare, we do in consequence pray for the good of all our Neighbours, our Friends, our Relations, our Families, whose good is wrapped in his Welfare, does flow from it, does hang upon it.
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. We are obliged more especially upon the highest accounts, with dearest affection to love the Church, (our Heavenly Commonwealth, the Society of our Spiritual Brethren,) most ardently to tender its good, and seek its advantages;
Peace be within thy walls, and Prosperity within thy palaces. We Are obliged more especially upon the highest accounts, with dearest affection to love the Church, (our Heavenly Commonwealth, the Society of our Spiritual Brothers,) most ardently to tender its good, and seek its advantages;
to endue his Heart with Grace, with the love and fear of himself, with a zeal of furthering publick good, of favouring piety, of discountenancing sin;
to endue his Heart with Grace, with the love and Fear of himself, with a zeal of furthering public good, of favouring piety, of discountenancing since;
then infallibly, together with these, all other blessings shall descend on us, all good will flourish in our Land. This was the ancient practice of Christians, and directed to this end.
then infallibly, together with these, all other blessings shall descend on us, all good will flourish in our Land. This was the ancient practice of Christians, and directed to this end.
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For, We (saith Lactantius to Constantine) with daily prayers do supplicate God, that he would first of all keep thee, whom he hath willed to be the keeper of things;
For, We (Says Lactantius to Constantine) with daily Prayers do supplicate God, that he would First of all keep thee, whom he hath willed to be the keeper of things;
and the other members of it being shaken, assuredly even we, how far soever we may be thought from troubles, are found in some place of the fall. Farther;
and the other members of it being shaken, assuredly even we, how Far soever we may be Thought from Troubles, Are found in Some place of the fallen. Farther;
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They are most nearly related to us, and allied by the most sacred bands; being constituted by God, in his own room, the Parents and Guardians of their Country;
They Are most nearly related to us, and allied by the most sacred bans; being constituted by God, in his own room, the Parents and Guardians of their Country;
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for of the Church in the Evangelical times it was prophesied, Kings shall be thy nursing Fathers; Thou shalt suck the breasts of Kings; Kings shall minister to thee:
for of the Church in the Evangelical times it was prophesied, Kings shall be thy nursing Father's; Thou shalt suck the breasts of Kings; Kings shall minister to thee:
that under their shadow we may enjoy safety and quiet, we may reap the fruits of our industry, we may possess the comforts and conveniencies of our life, with security from rapine, from contention, from solicitude, from the continual fears of wrong and outrage.
that under their shadow we may enjoy safety and quiet, we may reap the fruits of our industry, we may possess the comforts and Conveniences of our life, with security from rapine, from contention, from solicitude, from the continual fears of wrong and outrage.
To their industry and vigilancy under God we owe the fair administration of Justice, the protection of Right and Innocence, the preservation of Order and Peace, the encouragement of Goodness, and correction of Wickedness:
To their industry and vigilancy under God we owe the fair administration of justice, the protection of Right and Innocence, the preservation of Order and Peace, the encouragement of goodness, and correction of Wickedness:
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being frequently perplexed with cares, continually enslaved to business, and subject to various inconveniencies, rendring their life to considerate Spectators very little desirable.
being frequently perplexed with Cares, continually enslaved to business, and Subject to various inconveniences, rendering their life to considerate Spectators very little desirable.
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(saith S. Chrysostome, himself of all men farthest from a flatterer;) but according to the reason of the case we must esteem our selves much obliged to them for the pains they sustain in our behalf,
(Says S. Chrysostom, himself of all men farthest from a flatterer;) but according to the reason of the case we must esteem our selves much obliged to them for the pains they sustain in our behalf,
the liberty of studying Divine Truth, and of serving God with security and quiet; are inestimable benefits, for the which they are indebted to the protection of Magistrates:
the liberty of studying Divine Truth, and of serving God with security and quiet; Are inestimable benefits, for the which they Are indebted to the protection of Magistrates:
6. Whereas we are by Divine command frequently injoyned to fear and reverence, to honour, to obey Kings, we should look on Prayer for them as a principal branch,
6. Whereas we Are by Divine command frequently enjoined to Fear and Reverence, to honour, to obey Kings, we should look on Prayer for them as a principal branch,
and particularly for those for whom we are concerned? Doth not this omission evidently place them in the lowest rank, beneath the meanest of our friends and relations? doth it not imply a very slender regard had to them?
and particularly for those for whom we Are concerned? Does not this omission evidently place them in the lowest rank, beneath the Meanest of our Friends and relations? does it not imply a very slender regard had to them?
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And as for Obedience, Prayer for Princes is clearly an instance thereof; seeing it may be supposed, that all Princes do require it from their Subjects.
And as for obedience, Prayer for Princes is clearly an instance thereof; seeing it may be supposed, that all Princes do require it from their Subject's.
Not only Christian Princes, who believe God the sole Dispenser of all good things, and the great efficacy of Devotion in procuring them from him, may be deemed to exact this beneficial office from us;
Not only Christian Princes, who believe God the sole Dispenser of all good things, and the great efficacy of Devotion in procuring them from him, may be deemed to exact this beneficial office from us;
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but even Heathens and Infidels, from their dim notion of a Sovereign Providence, (which hath ever been common in the World,) have made an account of this practice:
but even heathens and Infidels, from their dim notion of a Sovereign Providence, (which hath ever been Common in the World,) have made an account of this practice:
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as we may see by that Decree of the Persian King in Ezra, charging his Officers to furnish the Jewish Elders with sacrifices, that, said he, they may offer sacrifices of sweet savour unto the God of Heaven,
as we may see by that decree of the Persian King in Ezra, charging his Officers to furnish the Jewish Elders with Sacrifices, that, said he, they may offer Sacrifices of sweet savour unto the God of Heaven,
And that such was the practice of the Romans even in their Heathenish State, doth appear from those words of Pliny; We have, saith he, been wont to make vows for the eternity of the Empire,
And that such was the practice of the Romans even in their Heathenish State, does appear from those words of pliny; We have, Says he, been wont to make vows for the eternity of the Empire,
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for that thereby we acknowledg all Power derived from him, and depending on his pleasure; we ascribe to him an Authority paramount above all earthly Potentates;
for that thereby we acknowledge all Power derived from him, and depending on his pleasure; we ascribe to him an authority paramount above all earthly Potentates;
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we imply our persuasion, that he alone is absolute Sovereign of the world, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, so that Princes are nothing otherwise than in subordination to him, can do nothing without his succour, do owe to him all their power, their safety, their prosperity and welfare;
we imply our persuasion, that he alone is absolute Sovereign of the world, the King of Kings, and Lord of lords, so that Princes Are nothing otherwise than in subordination to him, can do nothing without his succour, do owe to him all their power, their safety, their Prosperity and welfare;
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and as such S. Paul recommendeth it in the words immediately subjoyned to our Text, For this (saith he) is good, and acceptable in the sight of God, our Saviour.
and as such S. Paul recommendeth it in the words immediately subjoined to our Text, For this (Says he) is good, and acceptable in the sighed of God, our Saviour.
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8. Let us consider, that whereas wisedom guiding our Piety and Charity, will especially incline us to place our Devotion there where it will be most needful and useful, we therefore chiefly must pray for Kings,
8. Let us Consider, that whereas Wisdom guiding our Piety and Charity, will especially incline us to place our Devotion there where it will be most needful and useful, we Therefore chiefly must pray for Kings,
wherefore they need from the Fountain of wisdom and power, special communications of light, of courage, of ability to conduct, to support, to fortifie them in their managements;
Wherefore they need from the Fountain of Wisdom and power, special communications of Light, of courage, of ability to conduct, to support, to fortify them in their managements;
wherefore they need the spirit of counsel, and the spirit of judgment, from the sole dispenser of them, the great Counsellor, and most righteous Judge. The wisest and ablest of them hath reason to pray with Solomon, Give thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad:
Wherefore they need the Spirit of counsel, and the Spirit of judgement, from the sole dispenser of them, the great Counsellor, and most righteous Judge. The Wisest and Ablest of them hath reason to pray with Solomon, Give thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad:
for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? That so what the Wise man saith may be verified, A divine sentence is in the lips of the King, his mouth transgresseth not in judgment:
for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? That so what the Wise man Says may be verified, A divine sentence is in the lips of the King, his Mouth Transgresseth not in judgement:
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They are most exposed to Dangers and Disasters; (standing like high towers, most obnoxious to the winds and tempests offortune;) having usually many envious ill-willers, many disaffected malecontents, many both open enemies and close insidiatours;
They Are most exposed to Dangers and Disasters; (standing like high towers, most obnoxious to the winds and tempests offortune;) having usually many envious ill-willers, many disaffected malecontents, many both open enemies and close insidiatours;
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from whose force or treachery no humane providence can sufficiently guard them: they do therefore need the protection of the ever-vigilant Keeper of Israel, to secure them:
from whose force or treachery no humane providence can sufficiently guard them: they do Therefore need the protection of the ever-vigilant Keeper of Israel, to secure them:
for, Except the Lord keepeth the City, the watchman waketh but in vain; Except the Lord preserve the King, his guards, his armies surround him to no purpose.
for, Except the Lord Keepeth the city, the watchman waketh but in vain; Except the Lord preserve the King, his guards, his armies surround him to no purpose.
The malicious Spirit (as in the case of Job, of David, of Ahab, of Joshua the High Priest is expressed) is ever waiting for occasion, ever craving permission of God to seduce and pervert them;
The malicious Spirit (as in the case of Job, of David, of Ahab, of joshua the High Priest is expressed) is ever waiting for occasion, ever craving permission of God to seduce and pervert them;
with all its baits of pleasure, with all its incitements to pride and vanity, to oppression and injustice, to sloth, to luxury, to exorbitant self-will and self-conceit, to every sort of vicious practice.
with all its baits of pleasure, with all its incitements to pride and vanity, to oppression and injustice, to sloth, to luxury, to exorbitant self-will and self-conceit, to every sort of vicious practice.
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Their eminency of state, their affluence of wealth, their uncontrollable power, their exemption from common restraints, their continual distractions and encumbrances by varieties of care and business, their multitude of obsequious followers,
Their eminency of state, their affluence of wealth, their uncontrollable power, their exemption from Common restraints, their continual distractions and encumbrances by varieties of care and business, their multitude of obsequious followers,
and scarcity of faithful friends, to advise, or reprove them, their having no obstacles before them to check their wills, to cross their humours, to curb their lusts and passions, are so many dangerous •nares unto them:
and scarcity of faithful Friends, to Advice, or reprove them, their having no obstacles before them to check their wills, to cross their humours, to curb their Lustiest and passion, Are so many dangerous •nares unto them:
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Bad Princes need deprecations of God's wrath and judgment toward them, for offending his Majesty; together with supplications for God's Grace to convert and reform them:
Bad Princes need deprecations of God's wrath and judgement towards them, for offending his Majesty; together with supplications for God's Grace to convert and reform them:
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All Princes having many avocations, and temptations, hindring them to pray enough for themselves, do need supplemental aids from the Devotions of others.
All Princes having many avocations, and temptations, hindering them to pray enough for themselves, do need supplemental aids from the Devotions of Others.
that God would afford needful assistance to them in the administration of their high Office, in the improvement of their great talents, in the conduct and management of their arduous Affairs;
that God would afford needful assistance to them in the administration of their high Office, in the improvement of their great Talents, in the conduct and management of their arduous Affairs;
that he graciously would direct them in their perplexed Counsels, would back them in their difficult Undertakings, would protect their Persons from dangers, would keep their Hearts from the prevalency of temptations, would pardon their Failings and Trespasses. Again,
that he graciously would Direct them in their perplexed Counsels, would back them in their difficult Undertakings, would Pact their Persons from dangers, would keep their Hearts from the prevalency of temptations, would pardon their Failings and Trespasses. Again,
because they have a peculiar relation to him, as his Representatives, the Ministers of his Kingdom, the main instruments of his Providence, whereby he conveyeth his favours,
Because they have a peculiar Relation to him, as his Representatives, the Ministers of his Kingdom, the main Instruments of his Providence, whereby he conveyeth his favours,
Seeing then He hath enjoyned, that in order to our obtaining those great Benefits, which issue from his special care over Princes, we should pray for it,
Seeing then He hath enjoined, that in order to our obtaining those great Benefits, which issue from his special care over Princes, we should pray for it,
so a profane Nation (which disclaimeth God's Government of the world, by not invoking his Benediction on those who moderate it under him) is not well capable of common benefits.
so a profane nation (which disclaimeth God's Government of the world, by not invoking his Benediction on those who moderate it under him) is not well capable of Common benefits.
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10. To engage and encourage us in which practice, we may farther consider, that such Prayers, offered duly, (with frequency and constancy, with sincerity and zeal,) do always turn to good account, and never want good effect:
10. To engage and encourage us in which practice, we may farther Consider, that such Prayers, offered duly, (with frequency and constancy, with sincerity and zeal,) do always turn to good account, and never want good Effect:
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And, surely, he that hath promised to hear all requests with faith, and sincerity, and incessant earnestness presented to him, cannot fail to hear those which are of such consequence, which are so agreeable to his will, which do include so much honesty and charity.
And, surely, he that hath promised to hear all requests with faith, and sincerity, and incessant earnestness presented to him, cannot fail to hear those which Are of such consequence, which Are so agreeable to his will, which do include so much honesty and charity.
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In this case, surely, we may have some confidence, according to that of S. John, This is the confidence we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.
In this case, surely, we may have Some confidence, according to that of S. John, This is the confidence we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us.
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As the good Bishop, observing S. Austin 's Mother, with what constancy and passionateness she did pray for her Son, being then engaged in ways of errour and vanity, did encourage her, saying, It is impossible that a Son of those devotions should perish: so may we hopefully presume,
As the good Bishop, observing S. Austin is Mother, with what constancy and passionateness she did pray for her Son, being then engaged in ways of error and vanity, did encourage her, saying, It is impossible that a Son of those devotions should perish: so may we hopefully presume,
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You know in general the mighty efficacy of Prayer, what pregnant assurances there are, and how wonderful instances thereof occurre in Holy Scripture, both in relation to publick and private blessings:
You know in general the mighty efficacy of Prayer, what pregnant assurances there Are, and how wondered instances thereof occurre in Holy Scripture, both in Relation to public and private blessings:
how the prayers of God's people frequently did raise them up Saviours; and when they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, he delivered them out of their distresses;
how the Prayers of God's people frequently did raise them up Saviors; and when they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, he Delivered them out of their Distresses;
and those of Nehemiah inclined a Pagan King's heart to favour his pious design for re-edifying Jerusalem; and those of Daniel obtaining strange visions and discoveries;
and those of Nehemiah inclined a Pagan King's heart to favour his pious Design for re-edifying Jerusalem; and those of daniel obtaining strange visions and discoveries;
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how Noah, Job, Daniel, Moses and Samuel, are represented as powerful intercessours with God, and consequently it is intimated, that the great things atchieved by them were chiefly done by the force of their prayers.
how Noah, Job, daniel, Moses and Samuel, Are represented as powerful intercessors with God, and consequently it is intimated, that the great things achieved by them were chiefly done by the force of their Prayers.
what may we hope from them in this, wherein God so expressly and particularly directeth us to use them? If our Prayers can so much avail to our personal and private advantage,
what may we hope from them in this, wherein God so expressly and particularly directeth us to use them? If our Prayers can so much avail to our personal and private advantage,
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how much shall the Devotions of many good men, all levelled at one mark, and aiming at a publick most considerable good, be prevalent with the Divine Goodness? However,
how much shall the Devotions of many good men, all leveled At one mark, and aiming At a public most considerable good, be prevalent with the Divine goodness? However,
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Are they bad, or do they misdemean themselves in their administration of government and justice? we may not by any violent or rough way attempt to red•lm them;
are they bad, or do they misdemean themselves in their administration of government and Justice? we may not by any violent or rough Way attempt to red•lm them;
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For, Is it fit, saith Eli••, to say to a King, Thon art wicked, and to Princes, Ye are ungodly? and, to reproach the footsteps of God's Anointed, is implied to be an impious practice.
For, Is it fit, Says Eli••, to say to a King, Thon art wicked, and to Princes, You Are ungodly? and, to reproach the footsteps of God's Anointed, is implied to be an impious practice.
To do these things is not only high presumption in regard to them, (inconsistent with the dutiful affection and respect which we owe to them,) but it is flat impiety toward God,
To do these things is not only high presumption in regard to them, (inconsistent with the dutiful affection and respect which we owe to them,) but it is flat impiety towards God,
These were the misdemeanours of those in the Late Times, who in stead of praying for their Sovereign, did clamour and rail at him, did asperse him with foul Imputations, did accuse his proceedings, did raise Tumults,
These were the misdemeanours of those in the Late Times, who in stead of praying for their Sovereign, did clamour and rail At him, did asperse him with foul Imputations, did accuse his proceedings, did raise Tumults,
as if God, being implored by Prayer, could not, or would not, had •t been needful, without such irregular courses, have redressed those evils in Church or State, which they pretended to feel, or fear.
as if God, being implored by Prayer, could not, or would not, had •t been needful, without such irregular courses, have Redressed those evils in Church or State, which they pretended to feel, or Fear.
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This is the only method S. Paul did prescribe, even when Nero, a most vile, flagitious man, a sorry and naughty Governour as could be, a monstrous Tyrant,
This is the only method S. Paul did prescribe, even when Nero, a most vile, flagitious man, a sorry and naughty Governor as could be, a monstrous Tyrant,
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if, leaving to conceive disgusts, and vent complaints about the state of things, we would assiduously petition God for the settlement of them in good order;
if, leaving to conceive disgusts, and vent complaints about the state of things, we would assiduously petition God for the settlement of them in good order;
but it is, as the fairest and justest, so the surest and likeliest way of reducing things to a firm composure, (without more a-do, letting the world alone to move on its own hindges,
but it is, as the Fairest and Justest, so the Surest and likeliest Way of reducing things to a firm composure, (without more ado, letting the world alone to move on its own hinges,
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and not impertinently troubling our selves or others with the conduct of it,) simply to request of Almighty God, the Sovereign Governour and sole Disposer of things, that he would lead his own Vicegerents in the management of the charge by himself committed to them.
and not impertinently troubling our selves or Others with the conduct of it,) simply to request of Almighty God, the Sovereign Governor and sole Disposer of things, that he would led his own Vicegerents in the management of the charge by himself committed to them.
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Be careful for nothing; but in every thing., by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, is a rule very applicable to this case.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing., by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, is a Rule very applicable to this case.
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By them alone we may hope to save things from sinking into disorder, we may asswage the factions, we may defeat the machinations against the publick welfare.
By them alone we may hope to save things from sinking into disorder, we may assuage the factions, we may defeat the machinations against the public welfare.
12. Seeing then we have so many good arguments and motives inducing to pray for Kings, it is no wonder, that, to back them, we may also allege the practice of the Church, continually in all times performing this duty in its most Sacred Offices, especially in the celebration of the Holy Communion.
12. Seeing then we have so many good Arguments and motives inducing to pray for Kings, it is no wonder, that, to back them, we may also allege the practice of the Church, continually in all times performing this duty in its most Sacred Offices, especially in the celebration of the Holy Communion.
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S. Paul indeed, when he saith, I exhort first of all, that prayers be made, doth chiefly impose this Duty on Timothy, or supposeth it incumbent on the Pastours of the Church, to take special care, that Prayers be made for this purpose,
S. Paul indeed, when he Says, I exhort First of all, that Prayers be made, does chiefly impose this Duty on Timothy, or Supposeth it incumbent on the Pastors of the Church, to take special care, that Prayers be made for this purpose,
and accordingly, the ancient Christians, as Tertullian doth assure us, did always pray for all the Emperours, that God would grant them a long life, a secure Reign, a safe family, valiant Armies, a faithful Senate, a loyal people, a quiet world,
and accordingly, the ancient Christians, as Tertullian does assure us, did always pray for all the emperors, that God would grant them a long life, a secure Reign, a safe family, valiant Armies, a faithful Senate, a loyal people, a quiet world,
Likewise of the Church in his time S. Chrysostome telleth us, that all Communicants did know how every day, both at even and morning, they did make supplication for all the world,
Likewise of the Church in his time S. Chrysostom Telleth us, that all Communicants did know how every day, both At even and morning, they did make supplication for all the world,
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And in the Greek Liturgies, (the composure whereof is fathered on S. Chrysostome,) there are divers Prayers interspersed for the Emperours, couched in terms very pregnant and respectful.
And in the Greek Liturgies, (the composure whereof is fathered on S. Chrysostom,) there Are diverse Prayers interspersed for the emperors, couched in terms very pregnant and respectful.
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If the Offices of the Roman Church, and of the Churches truckling under it, in latter times, shall seem more defective or sparing in this point of service;
If the Offices of the Roman Church, and of the Churches truckling under it, in latter times, shall seem more defective or sparing in this point of service;
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the reason may be, for that a superlative regard to the Solar or Pontifical Authority (as Pope Innocent III distinguished) did obscure their devotion for the Lunar or Regal Majesty.
the reason may be, for that a superlative regard to the Solar or Pontifical authority (as Pope Innocent III distinguished) did Obscure their devotion for the Lunar or Regal Majesty.
or meerly formal, we can hardly be too copious in this kind of Devotion; reiteration of words can do no harm, being accompanied with renovation of our desires.
or merely formal, we can hardly be too copious in this kind of Devotion; reiteration of words can do no harm, being accompanied with renovation of our Desires.
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And are not Ours such? are they not much like to those of which the Psalmist saith, They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness:
And Are not Ours such? Are they not much like to those of which the Psalmist Says, They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness:
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and watching for occasion to subvert the Church, to disturb the State, to introduce confusion in all things? how many Edomites, who say of Jerusalem, (both Ecclesiastical and Civil,) Down with it, down with it even to the ground?
and watching for occasion to subvert the Church, to disturb the State, to introduce confusion in all things? how many Edomites, who say of Jerusalem, (both Ecclesiastical and Civil,) Down with it, down with it even to the ground?
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for the extream Dissoluteness in manners, the gross Neglect or contempt of all Duties, the great Stupidity and coldness of People generally as to all concerns of Religion;
for the extreme Dissoluteness in manners, the gross Neglect or contempt of all Duties, the great Stupidity and coldness of People generally as to all concerns of Religion;
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for our Ingratitude for many great Mercies, and Incorrigibleness under many sore Chastisements, our Insensibleness of many plain Warnings, loudly calling us to repentance?
for our Ingratitude for many great mercies, and Incorrigibleness under many soar Chastisements, our Insensibleness of many plain Warnings, loudly calling us to Repentance?
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Is not all the world about us in combustion, cruel Wars raging every-where, and Christendom weltering in blood? and although at present, by God's mercy, we are free, who knows but that soon, by God's justice, the neighbouring flames may catch our houses?
Is not all the world about us in combustion, cruel Wars raging everywhere, and Christendom weltering in blood? and although At present, by God's mercy, we Are free, who knows but that soon, by God's Justice, the neighbouring flames may catch our houses?
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Upon such Considerations, and others whereof I suppose you are sufficiently apprehensive, we now especially are obliged earnestly to pray for our King, that God in mercy would preserve his Royal Person,
Upon such Considerations, and Others whereof I suppose you Are sufficiently apprehensive, we now especially Are obliged earnestly to pray for our King, that God in mercy would preserve his Royal Person,
Wherefore in stead of reciting trite stories, and urging obvious reasons, (which a small recollection will suggest to you,) I shall only request you to joyn with me in the practice of the Duty,
Wherefore in stead of reciting trite stories, and urging obvious Reasons, (which a small recollection will suggest to you,) I shall only request you to join with me in the practice of the Duty,
Blessed be God, who hath given to us so Gracious and Benign a Prince, (the experiments of whose Clemency and Goodness no History can parallel) to sit on the throne of his Blessed Father, and renowned Ancestours.
Blessed be God, who hath given to us so Gracious and Benign a Prince, (the experiments of whose Clemency and goodness no History can parallel) to fit on the throne of his Blessed Father, and renowned Ancestors.
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Blessed be God, who hath protected him in so many encounters, hath saved him from so many dangers and snares, hath delivered him from so great troubles.
Blessed be God, who hath protected him in so many encounters, hath saved him from so many dangers and snares, hath Delivered him from so great Troubles.
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and re-established the sound Doctrine, the decent Order, the wholsome Discipline thereof; hath restored true Religion with its supports, advantages and encouragements.
and Reestablished the found Doctrine, the decent Order, the wholesome Discipline thereof; hath restored true Religion with its supports, advantages and encouragements.
With attention perusing the Psalm, we may therein observe, That its great Authour was apprehensive of a desperate Plot by a confederacy of wicked and spitefull enemies, with great craft and secrecy, contrived against his safety.
With attention perusing the Psalm, we may therein observe, That its great Author was apprehensive of a desperate Plot by a confederacy of wicked and spiteful enemies, with great craft and secrecy, contrived against his safety.
But this seeming purely conjecture, not founded upon any express words, or pregnant intimations in the text, I shall leave that inquiry in its own uncertainty.
But this seeming purely conjecture, not founded upon any express words, or pregnant intimations in the text, I shall leave that inquiry in its own uncertainty.
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It sufficeth to make good its pertinency, that there was such a mischievous Conspiracy, deeply projected against David; (a very great personage, in whose safety the publick state of God's people was principally concerned;
It Suffices to make good its pertinency, that there was such a mischievous conspiracy, deeply projected against David; (a very great personage, in whose safety the public state of God's people was principally concerned;
he being then King of Israel, at least in designation, and therefore in the precedent Psalm, endited in Saul 's time, is so styled;) from the peril whereof he by the special Providence of God was rescued, with the notable disappointment and grievous confusion of those who managed it.
he being then King of Israel, At least in designation, and Therefore in the precedent Psalm, endited in Saul is time, is so styled;) from the peril whereof he by the special Providence of God was rescued, with the notable disappointment and grievous confusion of those who managed it.
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the which, as they lie couched in our Text, are these: 1. wisely to consider God's doing; 2. to fear; 3. to declare God's work; 4. to be glad in the Lord;
the which, as they lie couched in our Text, Are these: 1. wisely to Consider God's doing; 2. to Fear; 3. to declare God's work; 4. to be glad in the Lord;
and to warrant the doing so, it is requisite to consider, that all these particulars may be understood in a double manner, either as declarative of event,
and to warrant the doing so, it is requisite to Consider, that all these particulars may be understood in a double manner, either as declarative of event,
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it will be apt to stir up in the minds of men an apprehension of God's special Providence, to strike into their hearts a dread of his Power and Justice, to wring from their mouths sutable declarations and acknowledgments;
it will be apt to stir up in the minds of men an apprehension of God's special Providence, to strike into their hearts a dread of his Power and justice, to wring from their mouths suitable declarations and acknowledgments;
they are bound, not to cross those natural tendencies, not to frustrate those wise intents of God, aiming at the production of such good dispositions and good practices:
they Are bound, not to cross those natural tendencies, not to frustrate those wise intents of God, aiming At the production of such good dispositions and good practices:
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It is indeed ordinary to represent matter of duty in this way, expressing those practices consequent in effect, which in obligation should follow, according to God's purpose,
It is indeed ordinary to represent matter of duty in this Way, expressing those practices consequent in Effect, which in obligation should follow, according to God's purpose,
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As when, for instance, God in the Law had prescribed Duty, and threatned sore punishment on the disobedient, it is subjoyned, And all the people shall hear,
As when, for instance, God in the Law had prescribed Duty, and threatened soar punishment on the disobedient, it is subjoined, And all the people shall hear,
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whence (although in the Hebrew it be knit to the rest, as they all are to one another, by the conjunctive parcicle ve, and, yet) we do translate it causally, for they shall wisely consider, for they shall perceive;
whence (although in the Hebrew it be knit to the rest, as they all Are to one Another, by the conjunctive parcicle ve, and, yet) we do translate it causally, for they shall wisely Consider, for they shall perceive;
because indeed without duly considering, and rightly understanding such occurrences to proceed from God, none of the other acts can, or will be performed:
Because indeed without duly considering, and rightly understanding such occurrences to proceed from God, none of the other acts can, or will be performed:
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taking (as a dog, when he biteth the stone flung at him, or as a child that is angry with the log he falleth on) what-ever appeareth next, to be the principal cause:
taking (as a dog, when he bites the stone flung At him, or as a child that is angry with the log he falls on) whatever appears next, to be the principal cause:
such as the Psalmist again toucheth, when he saith, A brutish man knoweth not, neither doth a fool understand this: and as he doth acknowledg himself on one occasion to have been;
such as the Psalmist again touches, when he Says, A brutish man Knoweth not, neither does a fool understand this: and as he does acknowledge himself on one occasion to have been;
the result of their care and study about them being to father them on wrong causes, ascribing them to the meer conduct and agency of visible causes, hurried by a necessary swindge,
the result of their care and study about them being to father them on wrong Causes, ascribing them to the mere conduct and agency of visible Causes, hurried by a necessary swinge,
such as those in the Psalms, who so reflected on Providence, as to say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the Most High? The Lord doth not see,
such as those in the Psalms, who so reflected on Providence, as to say, How does God know? and is there knowledge in the Most High? The Lord does not see,
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and strained their wits, to exclude God from any inspection or influence upon our affairs. Some indeed there have been so very dull and stupid, or so perverse and profane,
and strained their wits, to exclude God from any inspection or influence upon our affairs. some indeed there have been so very dull and stupid, or so perverse and profane,
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such as the mutinous people, who, although they beheld the earth swallowing up Corah with his Complices, and a Fire from the Lord consuming the men that offered Incense;
such as the mutinous people, who, although they beheld the earth swallowing up Corah with his Accomplices, and a Fire from the Lord consuming the men that offered Incense;
it is seldome so very conspicuous, that persons incredulous, or any-wise indisposed to admit it, can easily be convinced thereof, or constrained to acknowledg it:
it is seldom so very conspicuous, that Persons incredulous, or anywise indisposed to admit it, can Easily be convinced thereof, or constrained to acknowledge it:
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it is often (upon many accounts, from many causes) very obscure, and not easily discernible to the most sagacious, most watchful, most willing observers.
it is often (upon many accounts, from many Causes) very Obscure, and not Easily discernible to the most sagacious, most watchful, most willing observers.
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For, the instruments of Providence being free agents, acting with unaccountable variety, nothing can happen, which may not be imputed to them, with some colourable pretence.
For, the Instruments of Providence being free agents, acting with unaccountable variety, nothing can happen, which may not be imputed to them, with Some colourable pretence.
it is often hard to discover such ends, which usually are wrap'd in perplexities; because God acteth variously, (according to the circumstances of things, and the disposition, capacity,
it is often hard to discover such ends, which usually Are wrapped in perplexities; Because God Acts variously, (according to the Circumstances of things, and the disposition, capacity,
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or the •eebleness of our reason, or the meanness of our state, and circumstances here: because also the Divine administration of affairs hath no compleat determination or final issue here;
or the •eebleness of our reason, or the meanness of our state, and Circumstances Here: Because also the Divine administration of affairs hath no complete determination or final issue Here;
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It is further also expedient, that many occurrences should be puzzling to us, to quash our presumption, to exercise our faith, to quicken our industry, to engage us upon ado•ing that Wisedom which we cannot comprehend.
It is further also expedient, that many occurrences should be puzzling to us, to quash our presumption, to exercise our faith, to quicken our industry, to engage us upon ado•ing that Wisdom which we cannot comprehend.
Upon such accounts, for such causes, (which time will not give me leave to explain and exemplifie) the special Providence of God is often cloudy, is seldom so clear, that without great heed and confideration we can perceive it.
Upon such accounts, for such Causes, (which time will not give me leave to explain and exemplify) the special Providence of God is often cloudy, is seldom so clear, that without great heed and consideration we can perceive it.
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He, surely, in the Governance of his noblest creature here discovereth his Being, and displayeth his Attributes, we therefore carefully should observe it.
He, surely, in the Governance of his Noblest creature Here Discovereth his Being, and displayeth his Attributes, we Therefore carefully should observe it.
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In fine, for the support of God's Kingdom, for upholding the reverence due to his administration of Justice among us, it is requisite, that by apparent dispensation of recompences, Duty should be encouraged, and Disobedience checked.
In fine, for the support of God's Kingdom, for upholding the Reverence due to his administration of justice among us, it is requisite, that by apparent Dispensation of recompenses, Duty should be encouraged, and Disobedience checked.
Let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving-kindness, judgment and righteousness in the earth.
Let him that Glorieth, glory in this, that he understands and Knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercise Lovingkindness, judgement and righteousness in the earth.
The Lord is known by the judgment that he executeth. He for this very purpose doth interpose his Hand, that men may know that it is his Hand, and that the Lord hath done it;
The Lord is known by the judgement that he Executeth. He for this very purpose does interpose his Hand, that men may know that it is his Hand, and that the Lord hath done it;
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that (as it is in Esay) they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the Hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy one of Israel hath created it.
that (as it is in Isaiah) they may see, and know, and Consider, and understand together, that the Hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy one of Israel hath created it.
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There are consequently some distinctive marks or characters, by which we may perceive God's Hand: and such may these be which follow, (drawn from the special nature, manner, adjuncts,
There Are consequently Some distinctive marks or characters, by which we may perceive God's Hand: and such may these be which follow, (drawn from the special nature, manner, adjuncts,
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Sometimes great exploits are atchieved, mighty forces are discomfited, huge structures are demolished, designs backed with all advantages of wit and strength are confounded, none knows how, by no considerable means that appear;
Sometime great exploits Are achieved, mighty forces Are discomfited, huge structures Are demolished, designs backed with all advantages of wit and strength Are confounded, none knows how, by no considerable means that appear;
As, when the stars in their courses fought against Sisera: when the winds and skies became auxiliaries to Theodosius: when the Lord thundered with a great thunder upon the Philistines,
As, when the Stars in their courses fought against Sisera: when the winds and skies became auxiliaries to Theodosius: when the Lord thundered with a great thunder upon the philistines,
So likewise, when by weak forces great fears are accomplished, and impotency triumpheth over might: when (as the Prophet saith) the captives of the mighty are taken away,
So likewise, when by weak forces great fears Are accomplished, and impotency Triumpheth over might: when (as the Prophet Says) the captives of the mighty Are taken away,
when most perspicacious and profound counsellours are so blinded, or so infatuated, as to mistake in plain cases, to oversee things most obvious and palpable:
when most perspicacious and profound counsellors Are so blinded, or so infatuated, as to mistake in plain cases, to oversee things most obvious and palpable:
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when profane, malicious, subtil, treacherous Politicians (such as Abimelech, Achitophel, Aman, Sejanus, Stilico, Borgia, with many like occurring in story) are not only supplanted in their wicked contrivances, but dismally chastised for them.
when profane, malicious, subtle, treacherous Politicians (such as Abimelech, Ahithophel, Haman, Sejanus, Stilico, Borgia, with many like occurring in story) Are not only supplanted in their wicked contrivances, but dismally chastised for them.
and maketh their knowledge foolish; disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprize; taketh the wise in their own craftiness,
and makes their knowledge foolish; disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise; Takes the wise in their own craftiness,
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When-ever a just cause, or honest design, without any support or succour of wordly means, (without authority, power, wit, learning, eloquence,) doth against all opposition of violence and art prevail:
Whenever a just cause, or honest Design, without any support or succour of wordly means, (without Authority, power, wit, learning, eloquence,) does against all opposition of violence and art prevail:
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Again, when Plots, with extream caution and secrecy contrived in darkness, are by improbable means, by unaccountable accidents disclosed and brought to light:
Again, when Plots, with extreme caution and secrecy contrived in darkness, Are by improbable means, by unaccountable accidents disclosed and brought to Light:
a bird of the air (as the wise man speaketh) telling the matter; the stones in the wall (as it is in the Prophet) crying out Treason. The King cannot sleep;
a bird of the air (as the wise man speaks) telling the matter; the stones in the wall (as it is in the Prophet) crying out Treason. The King cannot sleep;
to divert him the Chronicle is called for; Mordecai 's service is there pitched on; an inquiry is made concerning his recompence; honour is decreed him:
to divert him the Chronicle is called for; Mordecai is service is there pitched on; an inquiry is made Concerning his recompense; honour is decreed him:
Such events, whence can they well proceed, but from the all-piercing and ever-watchful care of him, whose eyes (as Elihu saith) are upon the ways of man,
Such events, whence can they well proceed, but from the all-piercing and ever-watchful care of him, whose eyes (as Elihu Says) Are upon the ways of man,
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Also, when ill men by their perverse wiliness do notably befool and ensnare themselves, laying trains to blow up their own designs, involving themselves in that ruine and mischief into which they studied to draw others;
Also, when ill men by their perverse wiliness do notably befool and ensnare themselves, laying trains to blow up their own designs, involving themselves in that ruin and mischief into which they studied to draw Others;
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All such occurrences, containing in them somewhat, if not down-rightly miraculous, yet very admirable, in like manner deflecting from the stream of humane affairs,
All such occurrences, containing in them somewhat, if not downrightly miraculous, yet very admirable, in like manner deflecting from the stream of humane affairs,
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as miracles do surmount the course of nature, most reasonably may, most justly should be ascribed to the special operation of him, who only doeth wonderful things.
as Miracles do surmount the course of nature, most reasonably may, most justly should be ascribed to the special operation of him, who only doth wondered things.
for the relief of innocence, the encouragement of goodness, the support of a good cause, the furtherance of any good purpose; (so that there is occasion to acknowledge with the Prophet, Thou didst terrible things, that we looked not for:) This is a shrewd indication, that God's Hand is then concerned;
for the relief of innocence, the encouragement of Goodness, the support of a good cause, the furtherance of any good purpose; (so that there is occasion to acknowledge with the Prophet, Thou didst terrible things, that we looked not for:) This is a shrewd indication, that God's Hand is then concerned;
he is then unreasonable, and ingrateful, if he doth not avow a special Providence, and thankfully ascribe that event unto him who is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble; a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat;
he is then unreasonable, and ingrateful, if he does not avow a special Providence, and thankfully ascribe that event unto him who is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble; a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat;
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God ever doth see those deceitful workers of iniquity, laying their mischief in the dark; he is always present at their Cabals, and clandestine meetings, wherein they brood upon it.
God ever does see those deceitful workers of iniquity, laying their mischief in the dark; he is always present At their Cabals, and clandestine meetings, wherein they brood upon it.
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Thus was Pharaoh overwhelmed, when he had just overtaken the children of Israel. Thus were the designs of Abimelech, of Absalom, of Adonijah, of Sanballat nipped.
Thus was Pharaoh overwhelmed, when he had just overtaken the children of Israel. Thus were the designs of Abimelech, of Absalom, of Adonijah, of Sanballat nipped.
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and turned him back into his own land. Thus when Antiochus was marching on furiously, to accomplish his threat of turning Jerusalem into a Charnel, a noisom disease did intercept his progress.
and turned him back into his own land. Thus when Antiochus was marching on furiously, to accomplish his threat of turning Jerusalem into a Charnel, a noisome disease did intercept his progress.
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Thus when the prophane C•ligula did mean to discharge his bloody rage on the Jews, for refusing to worship him, a domestick sword did presently give vent to his revengefull breath.
Thus when the profane C•ligula did mean to discharge his bloody rage on the jews, for refusing to worship him, a domestic sword did presently give vent to his revengeful breath.
3. Another character of special Providence is, the great Utility and Beneficialness of Occurrences, especially in regard to the publick state of things,
3. another character of special Providence is, the great Utility and Beneficialness of Occurrences, especially in regard to the public state of things,
and to great personages, in whose welfare the publick is much concerned. To entitle every petty chance that arriveth to special Providence, may signifie lightness;
and to great Personages, in whose welfare the public is much concerned. To entitle every Petty chance that arriveth to special Providence, may signify lightness;
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It hath been (saith Balbus in Cicero) a common opinion among the Ancients, that what-ever did bring great benefit to mankind, was never done without Divine goodness toward men.
It hath been (Says Balbus in Cicero) a Common opinion among the Ancients, that whatever did bring great benefit to mankind, was never done without Divine Goodness towards men.
and peculiarly those which concern his people, who do profess to worship and serve him; whose welfare he tendreth with more then ordinary care and affection.
and peculiarly those which concern his people, who do profess to worship and serve him; whose welfare he tendereth with more then ordinary care and affection.
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He is peculiarly interested in the protection of Princes, the chief Ministers of his Kingdom; and in preservation of his people, the choice object of his care, from violent invasions, and treacherous surprises;
He is peculiarly interested in the protection of Princes, the chief Ministers of his Kingdom; and in preservation of his people, the choice Object of his care, from violent invasions, and treacherous surprises;
that he will not cast off his people, nor forsake his inheritance; that no weapon formed against his Church shall prosper; that salvation belongeth to the Lord,
that he will not cast off his people, nor forsake his inheritance; that no weapon formed against his Church shall prosper; that salvation belongeth to the Lord,
When any pernicious enterprize, levelled against the safety of Prince and people, is disappointed, it is fit we should profess and say, The righteous Lord hath hewen the snares of the ungodly in pieces.
When any pernicious enterprise, leveled against the safety of Prince and people, is disappointed, it is fit we should profess and say, The righteous Lord hath hewn the snares of the ungodly in Pieces.
4. Another like mark of special Providence is, the Righteousness of the case, or the advantage springing from events unto the maintenance of Right, the vindication of Innocence, the defence of Truth, the encouragement of Piety and Vertue.
4. another like mark of special Providence is, the Righteousness of the case, or the advantage springing from events unto the maintenance of Right, the vindication of Innocence, the defence of Truth, the encouragement of Piety and Virtue.
when Piety is fiercely opposed, or cunningly undermined; when good men for the profession of Truth, or the practice of Vertue, are persecuted, or grievously threatned with mischief:
when Piety is fiercely opposed, or cunningly undermined; when good men for the profession of Truth, or the practice of Virtue, Are persecuted, or grievously threatened with mischief:
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And when accordingly we find that sig nal aid or deliverance do then arrive, it is most reasonable to suppose, that God particularly hath engaged himself,
And when accordingly we find that sig nal aid or deliverance do then arrive, it is most reasonable to suppose, that God particularly hath engaged himself,
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seeing God most plainly and frequently hath declared, and obliged himself by promise, that he will hear them so as to perform what-ever is expedient in their behalf;
seeing God most plainly and frequently hath declared, and obliged himself by promise, that he will hear them so as to perform whatever is expedient in their behalf;
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seeing we have many notable experiments recorded in Scripture (as those of Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Elias, Daniel, and the like) of Prayer bringing down wonderful effects from Heaven, with which the testimonies of all times,
seeing we have many notable experiments recorded in Scripture (as those of Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Elias, daniel, and the like) of Prayer bringing down wondered effects from Heaven, with which the testimonies of all times,
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he will hear him from his holy Heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand: just cause have we, according to his pattern, thankfully to acknowledge God's favour in answering our petitions;
he will hear him from his holy Heaven, with the Saving strength of his right hand: just cause have we, according to his pattern, thankfully to acknowledge God's favour in answering our petitions;
6. Again, The proceedings of God (especially in way of judgment, or of dispensing rewards and punishments) discover their original by their kind and countenance, which usually do bear a near resemblance,
6. Again, The proceedings of God (especially in Way of judgement, or of dispensing rewards and punishments) discover their original by their kind and countenance, which usually do bear a near resemblance,
or some significant correspondence to the actions upon which they are grounded. Punishments (saith a Father) are the forced off-springs of willing faults:
or Some significant correspondence to the actions upon which they Are grounded. Punishments (Says a Father) Are the forced offsprings of willing Faults:
So when humble Modesty is advanced to honour, and ambitious Confidence is thrown into disgrace; when Liberality is blessed with encrease, and Avarice is cursed with decay of estate;
So when humble Modesty is advanced to honour, and ambitious Confidence is thrown into disgrace; when Liberality is blessed with increase, and Avarice is cursed with decay of estate;
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He (as the Prophet saith) is great in counsel, and mighty in work: for his eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, to give every one according to his ways,
He (as the Prophet Says) is great in counsel, and mighty in work: for his eyes Are open to all the ways of the Sons of men, to give every one according to his ways,
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This indeed is a sort of administration most conformable to God's exact justice, and most conducible to his holy designs of instructing and correcting offenders.
This indeed is a sort of administration most conformable to God's exact Justice, and most conducible to his holy designs of instructing and correcting offenders.
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It is (saith the Prophet, directing his speech to the instruments of Divine vengeance upon Babylon) the vengeance of the Lord: take vengeance upon her;
It is (Says the Prophet, directing his speech to the Instruments of Divine vengeance upon Babylon) the vengeance of the Lord: take vengeance upon her;
If that one thing should hit advantageously to the production of some considerable Event, it may with some plausibility be attributed to Fortune, or common Providence:
If that one thing should hit advantageously to the production of Some considerable Event, it may with Some plausibility be attributed to Fortune, or Common Providence:
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yet that divers things, having no dependence, or coherence one with the other, in divers places, through several times, shall all joyn their forces to compass it, cannot well otherwise then be ascribed to God's special Care wisely directing, to his own Hand powerfully wielding those concurrent instruments to one good purpose.
yet that diverse things, having no dependence, or coherence one with the other, in diverse places, through several times, shall all join their forces to compass it, cannot well otherwise then be ascribed to God's special Care wisely directing, to his own Hand powerfully wielding those concurrent Instruments to one good purpose.
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Blind Fortune cannot apprehend or catch the seasons and junctures of things, which arise from the motions of causes in their nature indifferent and arbitrary:
Blind Fortune cannot apprehend or catch the seasons and junctures of things, which arise from the motions of Causes in their nature indifferent and arbitrary:
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So to the bringing about our Lord's Passion, (that great Event, which is so particularly assigned to God's Hand,) we may observe the monstrous Treachery of Judas, the strange Malignity of the Jewish Rulers, the prodigious Levity of the People, the wonderful Easiness of Pilate, with other notable accidents, to have jumped in order thereto.
So to the bringing about our Lord's Passion, (that great Event, which is so particularly assigned to God's Hand,) we may observe the monstrous Treachery of Judas, the strange Malignity of the Jewish Rulers, the prodigious Levity of the People, the wondered Easiness of Pilate, with other notable accidents, to have jumped in order thereto.
So also that a malicious Traitour should conceive kindness toward any, that he should be mistaken in the object of his favour, that he should express his mind in a way subject to deliberate examination, in terms apt to breed suspicion where the Plot was laid;
So also that a malicious Traitor should conceive kindness towards any, that he should be mistaken in the Object of his favour, that he should express his mind in a Way Subject to deliberate examination, in terms apt to breed suspicion where the Plot was laid;
these things so happily meeting, may argue God (who mouldeth the hearts, who guideth the hands, who enlightneth the minds of men) to have been engaged in the detection of this day's black Conspiracy.
these things so happily meeting, may argue God (who moulds the hearts, who guideth the hands, who Enlighteneth the minds of men) to have been engaged in the detection of this day's black conspiracy.
But the connexion of them all in one Event (when divers odd accidents do befal at a seasonable time, according to exigency for the publick benefit, the preservation of Princes, the security of God's People, the protection of right, the maintenance of Truth and Piety, according to the wishes and prayers of good men, with proper retribution and vengeance upon the wretched designers of mischief;
But the connexion of them all in one Event (when diverse odd accidents do befall At a seasonable time, according to exigency for the public benefit, the preservation of Princes, the security of God's People, the protection of right, the maintenance of Truth and Piety, according to the wishes and Prayers of good men, with proper retribution and vengeance upon the wretched designers of mischief;
such a complication, I say, of these marks in one Event) may throughly suffice to raise a firm persuasion, to force a confident acknowledgment concerning God's Providence, in any considerate and ingenuous person:
such a complication, I say, of these marks in one Event) may thoroughly suffice to raise a firm persuasion, to force a confident acknowledgment Concerning God's Providence, in any considerate and ingenuous person:
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Notwithstanding therefore any obscurity or intricacy that sometime may appear in the course of Providence, notwithstanding any general exceptions that may by perverse incredulity be alleged against the conduct of things, there are good marks observable, whereby (if we are not very blockish, drowzy, supine, lazy, or froward;
Notwithstanding Therefore any obscurity or intricacy that sometime may appear in the course of Providence, notwithstanding any general exceptions that may by perverse incredulity be alleged against the conduct of things, there Are good marks observable, whereby (if we Are not very blockish, drowsy, supine, lazy, or froward;
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Tremble thou Earth at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob. Such dispensations are in their nature declarative of those Divine Attributes which do require such affections:
Tremble thou Earth At the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the God of Jacob. Such dispensations Are in their nature declarative of those Divine Attributes which do require such affections:
to abash, and deter us from offending, by observing the danger of incurring punishments like to those which we behold inflicted upon presumptuous transgressors;
to abash, and deter us from offending, by observing the danger of incurring punishments like to those which we behold inflicted upon presumptuous transgressors;
Upon infliction of such punishments, All the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously, saith God himself, declaring the nature and drift of them.
Upon infliction of such punishments, All the people shall hear, and Fear, and do no more presumptuously, Says God himself, declaring the nature and drift of them.
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Extreamly blind and stupid therefore must we be, or monstrously sturdy and profane, if such experiments of Divine Power and Justice do not awe us, and fright us from sin.
Extremely blind and stupid Therefore must we be, or monstrously sturdy and profane, if such experiments of Divine Power and justice do not awe us, and fright us from since.
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When the Lion roareth, who will not fear? when the trumpet is blown in the City, shall not the people be afraid? Shall he, at whom the mountains quake, and the hills melt; whose indignation the Nations are not able to abide;
When the lion roareth, who will not Fear? when the trumpet is blown in the city, shall not the people be afraid? Shall he, At whom the Mountains quake, and the hills melt; whose Indignation the nations Are not able to abide;
or a Gigantick stoutness doth possess us. III. We are in such cases obliged to declare God's work: that is, openly to acknowledge and avow, to applaud and celebrate the special Providence of God, with his adorable perfections displayed in such Events;
or a Gigantic stoutness does possess us. III. We Are in such cases obliged to declare God's work: that is, openly to acknowledge and avow, to applaud and celebrate the special Providence of God, with his adorable perfections displayed in such Events;
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in so loud a tone, in so lively a strain we should vent them, as thereby to excite the notice, to enflame the affections of all men within the reach of our voice;
in so loud a tone, in so lively a strain we should vent them, as thereby to excite the notice, to inflame the affections of all men within the reach of our voice;
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For this we have the devout Psalmist his pious Resolutions, his exemplary Performances, his zealous Wishes, his earnest Exhortations to guide and move us.
For this we have the devout Psalmist his pious Resolutions, his exemplary Performances, his zealous Wishes, his earnest Exhortations to guide and move us.
O clap your hands, all ye people, shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Sing unto the Lord, bless his Name: shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Oh clap your hands, all the people, shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Sing unto the Lord, bless his Name: show forth his salvation from day to day.
Hence, Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Hence, The voice of salvation and rejoycing is in the tabernacles of the righteous. Hence, Rejoyce in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright;
Hence, Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Hence, The voice of salvation and rejoicing is in the Tabernacles of the righteous. Hence, Rejoice in the Lord, Oh you righteous: for praise is comely for the upright;
It is to them ground of exceeding comfort, to receive so clear pledges of God's Love and Favour, his Truth and Fidelity, his Bounty and Munificence toward them, expressed in such watchful care over them, such protection in dangers, such aid in needs, such deliverance from mischiefs vouchsafed to them.
It is to them ground of exceeding Comfort, to receive so clear pledges of God's Love and Favour, his Truth and Fidis, his Bounty and Munificence towards them, expressed in such watchful care over them, such protection in dangers, such aid in needs, such deliverance from mischiefs vouchsafed to them.
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such as are the Benefit of mankind, the Peace and prosperity of the Civil State, the Preservation, settlement enlargement, advancement of God's Church, the support of Right, the succour of Innocence, the maintenance of Truth, the encouragement and furtherrance of Piety;
such as Are the Benefit of mankind, the Peace and Prosperity of the Civil State, the Preservation, settlement enlargement, advancement of God's Church, the support of Right, the succour of Innocence, the maintenance of Truth, the encouragement and furtherrance of Piety;
Seeing by these things their own best interest, (which is no other then the advantage of Goodness) their chief honour, (which consists in the promotion of Divine Glory,) their truest content, (which is placed in the prosperity of Sion,) are highly furthered;
Seeing by these things their own best Interest, (which is no other then the advantage of goodness) their chief honour, (which consists in the promotion of Divine Glory,) their Truest content, (which is placed in the Prosperity of Sion,) Are highly furthered;
how can they look on them springing up without great delight and complacence? O (saith the Psalmist) sing unto the Lord — for he hath done marvellous things — He hath remembred his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel:
how can they look on them springing up without great delight and complacence? Oh (Says the Psalmist) sing unto the Lord — for he hath done marvellous things — He hath remembered his mercy and truth towards the house of Israel:
And, Sing, O heavens, (cryeth the Prophet) and be joyful, O earth, and break forth into singing, O ye mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people,
And, Sing, Oh heavens, (Cries the Prophet) and be joyful, Oh earth, and break forth into singing, Oh you Mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people,
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Even in the frustration of wicked designs, attended with severe execution of vengeance on the contrivers and abettours of them, they may have a pleasant satisfaction;
Even in the frustration of wicked designs, attended with severe execution of vengeance on the contrivers and abettors of them, they may have a pleasant satisfaction;
Whence at God's infliction of Judgement upon Babylon, it is said in Jeremy, Then the heaven, and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing for Babylon:
Whence At God's infliction of Judgement upon Babylon, it is said in Jeremiah, Then the heaven, and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing for Babylon:
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V. The next Duty prescribed to good men in such cases is to trust in God: that is, to have their affiance in God (upon all such like occasions, in all urgencies of need) settled, improved, and corroborated thereby.
V. The next Duty prescribed to good men in such cases is to trust in God: that is, to have their affiance in God (upon all such like occasions, in all Urgencies of need) settled, improved, and corroborated thereby.
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so may God most justly be displeased, when we, (notwithstanding so palpable demonstration of his kindness,) by distrusting him, do in effect question the sincerity of his friendship,
so may God most justly be displeased, when we, (notwithstanding so palpable demonstration of his kindness,) by distrusting him, do in Effect question the sincerity of his friendship,
Should glory, that is, in contemplation of such Providences feeling sprightly elevations of mind and transports of affection, they should exhibit triumphant demonstrations of satisfaction and alacrity.
Should glory, that is, in contemplation of such Providences feeling sprightly elevations of mind and transports of affection, they should exhibit triumphant demonstrations of satisfaction and alacrity.
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They with solemn exultation should triumph in such events, as in victories atchieved by the glorious Hand of God in their behalf, in approbation of their cause, in favour toward their persons,
They with solemn exultation should triumph in such events, as in victories achieved by the glorious Hand of God in their behalf, in approbation of their cause, in favour towards their Persons,
They may (not as proudly assuming to themselves the glory due to God, but as gratefully sensible of their felicity springing from God's favour) se jactare, se laudibus efferre, as the Hebrew word doth signifie;) that is, in a sort boast,
They may (not as proudly assuming to themselves the glory due to God, but as gratefully sensible of their felicity springing from God's favour) see jactare, se laudibus efferre, as the Hebrew word does signify;) that is, in a sort boast,
I shall onely further remark, that the word here used is by the Greek rendred NONLATINALPHABET, they shall be praised: which sense the Original will bear,
I shall only further remark, that the word Here used is by the Greek rendered, they shall be praised: which sense the Original will bear,
And of such a people, that declaration from the same mouth is verified, In thy Name shall they rejoyce all the day long, and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted:
And of such a people, that declaration from the same Mouth is verified, In thy Name shall they rejoice all the day long, and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted:
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but I shall rather recommend the application to your sagacity, then farther infringe your patience, by spending thereon so many words as it would exact.
but I shall rather recommend the application to your sagacity, then farther infringe your patience, by spending thereon so many words as it would exact.
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You will easily discern, how God, in the seasonable discovery of this execrable Plot, (the master-piece of wicked machinations ever conceived in humane brain,
You will Easily discern, how God, in the seasonable discovery of this execrable Plot, (the masterpiece of wicked machinations ever conceived in humane brain,
or devised on this side Hell, since the foundation of things,) in the happy deliverance of our Nation and Church from the desperate mischiefs intended toward them, in the remarkable protection of Right and Truth, did signalize his Providence.
or devised on this side Hell, since the Foundation of things,) in the happy deliverance of our nation and Church from the desperate mischiefs intended towards them, in the remarkable protection of Right and Truth, did signalise his Providence.
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You will be affected with hearty Reverence toward the gracious Authour of our salvation, and with humble dread toward the just awarder of vengeance upon those miscreant wretches, who digged this pit, and fell into it themselves.
You will be affected with hearty reverence towards the gracious Author of our salvation, and with humble dread towards the just awarder of vengeance upon those miscreant wretches, who dug this pit, and fell into it themselves.
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You will be ready with pious acknowledgment and admiration of God's Mercy, his Justice, his Wisedom, to declare and magnifie this notable Work done by him among us.
You will be ready with pious acknowledgment and admiration of God's Mercy, his justice, his Wisdom, to declare and magnify this notable Work done by him among us.
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You must needs feel devout resentments of Joy for the Glory arising to God, and the Benefits accruing to us, in the preservation of God's Anointed, our just Sovereign, with his Royal posterity:
You must needs feel devout resentments of Joy for the Glory arising to God, and the Benefits accrueing to us, in the preservation of God's Anointed, our just Sovereign, with his Royal posterity:
in the freeing our Country from civil Broils, Disorders, and Confusions; from the yoaks of Usurpation and slavery; from grievous Extortions and Rapines;
in the freeing our Country from civil Broils, Disorders, and Confusions; from the yokes of Usurpation and slavery; from grievous Extortions and Rapines;
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in securing our profession of God's Holy Truth, the truly Catholick Faith of Christ, (refined from those drossy alloys, wherewith the rudeness and sloth of blind Times, the fraud of ambitious and covetous Designers, the pravity of sensual and profane men had embased and corrupted it,) together with a pure Worship of God,
in securing our profession of God's Holy Truth, the truly Catholic Faith of christ, (refined from those drossy alloys, wherewith the rudeness and sloth of blind Times, the fraud of ambitious and covetous Designers, the pravity of sensual and profane men had embased and corrupted it,) together with a pure Worship of God,
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an edifying administration of God's Word and Sacraments, a comly, wholsome, and moderate Discipline, conformable to Divine Prescription, and Primitive example:
an edifying administration of God's Word and Sacraments, a comely, wholesome, and moderate Discipline, conformable to Divine Prescription, and Primitive Exampl:
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You further considering this signal testimony of Divine Goodness, will thereby be moved to hope and confide in God for his gracious preservation from the like pernicious attemps, against the safety of our Prince,
You further considering this signal testimony of Divine goodness, will thereby be moved to hope and confide in God for his gracious preservation from the like pernicious attempts, against the safety of our Prince,
especially from Romish Zeal and Bigottry, (that mint of woful Factions and Combustions, of treasonable Conspiracies, of barbarous Massacres, of horrid Assassinations, of intestine Rebellions, of forrein Invasions, of savage Tortures and Butcherics, of holy Leagues, and pious Frauds, through Christendom,
especially from Romish Zeal and Bigotry, (that mint of woeful Factions and Combustions, of treasonable Conspiracies, of barbarous Massacres, of horrid Assassinations, of intestine Rebellions, of foreign Invasions, of savage Tortures and Butcheries, of holy Leagues, and pious Frauds, through Christendom,
If all, not only Inaugurations of persons, but Dedications even of inanimate things to some extraordinary use, hath been usually attended with especial significations of joy, and festival solemnity;
If all, not only Inaugurations of Persons, but Dedications even of inanimate things to Some extraordinary use, hath been usually attended with especial significations of joy, and festival solemnity;
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as that of a Christian Bishop, (that is, of a Prince, or principal Pastour in God's Church,) requires most peculiar testimonies of our gratulation and content:
as that of a Christian Bishop, (that is, of a Prince, or principal Pastor in God's Church,) requires most peculiar testimonies of our gratulation and content:
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Words few, but pregnant, and affording ample matter for our best affections to work upon: and which more particularly will engage us both to a hearty thankfulness for past Benefits,
Words few, but pregnant, and affording ample matter for our best affections to work upon: and which more particularly will engage us both to a hearty thankfulness for past Benefits,
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King David, moved by a devout inclination to promote God's Honour, and benefit the Church, had vowed to build a magnificent Temple, imploring God's propitious concurrence with, and approbation of his design.
King David, moved by a devout inclination to promote God's Honour, and benefit the Church, had vowed to built a magnificent Temple, imploring God's propitious concurrence with, and approbation of his Design.
one conditional, relating to David 's Children and posterity, that they in an uninterrupted succession should for ever enjoy the Royal dignity, in case they did constantly persist in observing his Covenant,
one conditional, relating to David is Children and posterity, that they in an uninterrupted succession should for ever enjoy the Royal dignity, in case they did constantly persist in observing his Covenant,
the other more absolute, that however, what he chiefly intended concerning God's established Worship, and the perpetual welfare of the Church, God would have an especial care that it should fully and certainly be accomplished:
the other more absolute, that however, what he chiefly intended Concerning God's established Worship, and the perpetual welfare of the Church, God would have an especial care that it should Fully and Certainly be accomplished:
especially those that did most need his favour and assistence, the Poor, the Priests, and the Saints, (or gentle ones.) This is briefly the importance of the general Promise wherein is comprehended that particular one whereon we are to treat:
especially those that did most need his favour and assistance, the Poor, the Priests, and the Saints, (or gentle ones.) This is briefly the importance of the general Promise wherein is comprehended that particular one whereon we Are to Treat:
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most true and sincere in the declaration of his purpose, most constant and immutable in the prosecution, most powerful and uncontrollable in the perfect execution thereof:
most true and sincere in the declaration of his purpose, most constant and immutable in the prosecution, most powerful and uncontrollable in the perfect execution thereof:
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distinguished expressely from the Poor, (that is, other meek and humble persons;) and from the Saints, (that is, all other good and religious men.) And, her Priests;
distinguished expressly from the Poor, (that is, other meek and humble Persons;) and from the Saints, (that is, all other good and religious men.) And, her Priests;
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that is, the Priests of Sion: of that Sion which the Lord hath chosen; which he hath desired for his permanent habitation; which he hath resolved to rest, and reside in for ever. Whence it plainly enough follows, that the Priests and Pastours of the Christian Church are hereby,
that is, the Priests of Sion: of that Sion which the Lord hath chosen; which he hath desired for his permanent habitation; which he hath resolved to rest, and reside in for ever. Whence it plainly enough follows, that the Priests and Pastors of the Christian Church Are hereby,
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Which interpretation, because it is in a manner the foundation of our subsequent Discourse, and by some it may perhaps not be readily admitted, I shall endeavour farther to confirm by these few Arguments.
Which Interpretation, Because it is in a manner the Foundation of our subsequent Discourse, and by Some it may perhaps not be readily admitted, I shall endeavour farther to confirm by these few Arguments.
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and must therefore be understood to respect the Christian Church, (that of the Jews being long since rejected, their Temple demolished, their Sion utterly forsaken.) For although one particular contained therein, concerning the continual succession of David 's posterity in the Regal authority over Israel, hath a condition explicitly annexed; (and, consequently, the effects depending upon the performance of that condition were contingent,
and must Therefore be understood to respect the Christian Church, (that of the jews being long since rejected, their Temple demolished, their Sion utterly forsaken.) For although one particular contained therein, Concerning the continual succession of David is posterity in the Regal Authority over Israel, hath a condition explicitly annexed; (and, consequently, the effects depending upon the performance of that condition were contingent,
This is my rest for ever, NONLATINALPHABET, that is, (as the Greek Translatours render it,) NONLATINALPHABET, (in seculum seculi,) that is, to the end of the world;
This is my rest for ever,, that is, (as the Greek Translators render it,), (in seculum Seculi,) that is, to the end of the world;
And that it doth really in this case denote a proper and unlimited perpetuity, is also evident by those explications thereof in the 89 Psalm, (where the very same Covenant is,
And that it does really in this case denote a proper and unlimited perpetuity, is also evident by those explications thereof in the 89 Psalm, (where the very same Covenant is,
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2. The completion of this individual Promise is both by the Prophets foretold, and expressed by the Evangelists, to appertain to the times of the Gospel.
2. The completion of this Individu Promise is both by the prophets foretold, and expressed by the Evangelists, to appertain to the times of the Gospel.
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that is, I will ratifie that everlasting Covenant, which, in your behalf, I once made with David, and will confer on you those favours which I faithfully promised him;
that is, I will ratify that everlasting Covenant, which, in your behalf, I once made with David, and will confer on you those favours which I faithfully promised him;
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and upon the same occasion with this Psalm, and in the 89. Psalm, the benefits of this same covenant are called the mercies of David. O Lord God, turn not away the face of thine Anointed, remember the mercies of David thy servant, saith Solomon: And, My mercy (saith God) will I keep with him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him:
and upon the same occasion with this Psalm, and in the 89. Psalm, the benefits of this same Covenant Are called the Mercies of David. O Lord God, turn not away the face of thine Anointed, Remember the Mercies of David thy servant, Says Solomon: And, My mercy (Says God) will I keep with him for evermore, and my Covenant shall stand fast with him:
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that is, my faithful (or sure) mercy; NONLATINALPHABET, as the LXX, and S. Paul with them in the Acts, render this place of Isaiah. And in the Song of Zachary we have one passage of this Promise cited,
that is, my faithful (or sure) mercy;, as the LXX, and S. Paul with them in the Acts, render this place of Isaiah. And in the Song of Zachary we have one passage of this Promise cited,
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and in the parallel Psal. 89. In my Name shall his horn be exalted. To omit those many places where our Saviour, in correspondence to this Promise, is affirmed to possess the throne of his father David, and to rule over the house of Jacob for ever. Moreover,
and in the parallel Psalm 89. In my Name shall his horn be exalted. To omit those many places where our Saviour, in correspondence to this Promise, is affirmed to possess the throne of his father David, and to Rule over the house of Jacob for ever. Moreover,
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and Evangelical Truth, upon which the Christian Church, the only everlasting Temple of God, is unmovably seated, is very probable, (or rather manifestly certain,) by the Prophets constant acception thereof in this sense,
and Evangelical Truth, upon which the Christian Church, the only everlasting Temple of God, is unmovably seated, is very probable, (or rather manifestly certain,) by the prophets constant acception thereof in this sense,
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The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee, and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet;
The Sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee, and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down At the soles of thy feet;
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Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breasts of Kings, &c. And the Prophet Micah, speaking of the last days, (that is, of the Evangelical Times, when the mountain of the House of the Lord should be established in the top of the mountains,) saith thus;
Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breasts of Kings, etc. And the Prophet micah, speaking of the last days, (that is, of the Evangelical Times, when the mountain of the House of the Lord should be established in the top of the Mountains,) Says thus;
4. The manner of this Covenant's delivery, and confirmation by the Divine Oath, argues the inconditionate, irreversible, and perpetual constitution thereof:
4. The manner of this Covenant's delivery, and confirmation by the Divine Oath, argues the inconditionate, irreversible, and perpetual constitution thereof:
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to those who in the Christian Church, by offering Spiritual Sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving, by directing and instructing the people in the knowledge of the Evangelical Law, by imploring for and pronouncing upon them the Divine benedictions, do bear analogy with,
to those who in the Christian Church, by offering Spiritual Sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving, by directing and instructing the people in the knowledge of the Evangelical Law, by imploring for and pronouncing upon them the Divine benedictions, do bear analogy with,
That the title of Priest, although it did (as most certainly it doth not) properly and primarily signifie a Jewish Sacrificer, (or Slaughterer of Beasts,) doth yet no-wise deserve that reproach which is by some inconsiderately, (not to say, profanely,) upon that mistaken ground, commonly cast upon it:
That the title of Priest, although it did (as most Certainly it does not) properly and primarily signify a Jewish Sacrificer, (or Slaughterer of Beasts,) does yet nowise deserve that reproach which is by Some inconsiderately, (not to say, profanely,) upon that mistaken ground, commonly cast upon it:
and in every place Incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering. It were desirable therefore, that men would better consider, before they entertain such groundless offences,
and in every place Incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering. It were desirable Therefore, that men would better Consider, before they entertain such groundless offences,
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So is God himself said to be cloathed with majesty and strength. And David prays, that they might be cloathed with shame and dishonour, that did magnifie themselves against him.
So is God himself said to be clothed with majesty and strength. And David prays, that they might be clothed with shame and dishonour, that did magnify themselves against him.
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Salvation, when it is put absolutely, and not conjoyned with any particular object, (or term from which,) doth in the Hebrew language properly signifie a Deliverance from,
Salvation, when it is put absolutely, and not conjoined with any particular Object, (or term from which,) does in the Hebrew language properly signify a Deliverance from,
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the Hebrews having hardly any other word so properly correspondent to those, as this word, Salvation. Whence that title of Saviour, and the God of Salvation, so often attributed to Almighty God, imports as much as, the Dispenser of all good gifts;
the Hebrews having hardly any other word so properly correspondent to those, as this word, Salvation. Whence that title of Saviour, and the God of Salvation, so often attributed to Almighty God, imports as much as, the Dispenser of all good Gifts;
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it may suffice for that purpose, that the supreme accomplishment of all Happiness, the enjoyment of perfect Bliss in Heaven, is, in agreement with this Jewish acception of the word, most commonly styled Salvation. But I must add, that whereas Salvation may relate either to the outward estate of a man's body, life,
it may suffice for that purpose, that the supreme accomplishment of all Happiness, the enjoyment of perfect Bliss in Heaven, is, in agreement with this Jewish acception of the word, most commonly styled Salvation. But I must add, that whereas Salvation may relate either to the outward estate of a Man's body, life,
it doth seem here (I say not, to exclude the latter altogether, yet) more directly and principally to respect the former, viz. that external and temporal welfare, which is conspicuous and visible in this world.
it does seem Here (I say not, to exclude the latter altogether, yet) more directly and principally to respect the former, viz. that external and temporal welfare, which is conspicuous and visible in this world.
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My reason is, Because the other parts of this prophetical Promise do, in their most natural acception, signifie that outward Prosperity wherewith God would vouchsafe to bless his Church:
My reason is, Because the other parts of this prophetical Promise do, in their most natural acception, signify that outward Prosperity wherewith God would vouchsafe to bless his Church:
that abundant benediction of her store, that satisfying her poor with bread, that joyful exultation of her Saints, that cloathing her enemies with shame, being expressions properly denoting a state of external good weal and comfort;
that abundant benediction of her store, that satisfying her poor with bred, that joyful exultation of her Saints, that clothing her enemies with shame, being expressions properly denoting a state of external good weal and Comfort;
and in consonance to them require, that we thus likewise understand this phrase; the Priests being also questionless designed to partake in this glorious Felicity of the Church.
and in consonance to them require, that we thus likewise understand this phrase; the Priests being also questionless designed to partake in this glorious Felicity of the Church.
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as particularly that in Jer. 31. concerning the collection of Israel, and redemption of the Spiritual Sion, 'tis said, I will satiate the soul of the Priests with fatness,
as particularly that in Jer. 31. Concerning the collection of Israel, and redemption of the Spiritual Sion, it's said, I will satiate the soul of the Priests with fatness,
Now, although we may adventure safely to interpret the declarations of Divine favour according to the most comprehensive sense of which the words are capable, where they are conceived: (it being the manner of the immensly Good God, to exceed rather,
Now, although we may adventure safely to interpret the declarations of Divine favour according to the most comprehensive sense of which the words Are capable, where they Are conceived: (it being the manner of the immensely Good God, to exceed rather,
and to surpass the expectations he hath raised in us, then any wise to disappoint them:) yet however, the least we can imagine here promised to the Priests of Sion, will comprehend these three things.
and to surpass the Expectations he hath raised in us, then any wise to disappoint them:) yet however, the least we can imagine Here promised to the Priests of Sion, will comprehend these three things.
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so that their adversaries (if any they happen to have) shall not be incited, by hope of reward or impunity, to hurt their persons, rifle their goods, disturb their quiet;
so that their Adversaries (if any they happen to have) shall not be incited, by hope of reward or impunity, to hurt their Persons, rifle their goods, disturb their quiet;
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All this at least (according to the most moderate interpretation of the phrase) that abundant Salvation doth imply, wherewith God hath promised to invest the Priests of Sion.
All this At least (according to the most moderate Interpretation of the phrase) that abundant Salvation does imply, wherewith God hath promised to invest the Priests of Sion.
We may therefore presume, or rather not presume, but confidently rely upon, and comfort our selves in the expectation of God's faithful continuance to fulfil this Promise.
We may Therefore presume, or rather not presume, but confidently rely upon, and Comfort our selves in the expectation of God's faithful Continuance to fulfil this Promise.
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We may assure our selves, that neither the secret envy of them who repine at those encouragements which God's Providence hath conferred on his Priests,
We may assure our selves, that neither the secret envy of them who repine At those encouragements which God's Providence hath conferred on his Priests,
and humbly to praise him for it.) Now the Reasons why Divine Providence should undertake to preserve the Priesthood in safety, to procure for them liberal maintenance,
and humbly to praise him for it.) Now the Reasons why Divine Providence should undertake to preserve the Priesthood in safety, to procure for them liberal maintenance,
and to raise them above a state of scorn and infamy, may be especially these three. 1. It concerns God's Honour. 2. The Good of the Church requires so. 3. Equity and the reason of the case exacts it.
and to raise them above a state of scorn and infamy, may be especially these three. 1. It concerns God's Honour. 2. The Good of the Church requires so. 3. Equity and the reason of the case exacts it.
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And with greater reason sometime men are allowed to praise the Country where they were born and bred, the Family to which they are allied, the Society to which they are more especially related.
And with greater reason sometime men Are allowed to praise the Country where they were born and bred, the Family to which they Are allied, the Society to which they Are more especially related.
although my self an unworthy and inconsiderable Member thereof. I say therefore, I. God's Honour is concerned in the safe, comfortable, and honourable estate of his Priests:
although my self an unworthy and inconsiderable Member thereof. I say Therefore, I. God's Honour is concerned in the safe, comfortable, and honourable estate of his Priests:
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And is it then for God's honour, to suffer them to be abused, to want convenient sustenance, to live in a mean and disgraceful condition? Would it not redound to the discredit of an earthly Prince, to permit, that the attendents on his Person, the officers of his Court, the executers of his Edicts should have the least injury offered them, should fare scantly or coursely, should appear in a sordid garb? are they not therefore by especial privileges guarded from such inconveniences? And shall the Great King and Lord of all the world be deemed less provident for, less indulgent (not to say less just) unto his Servants? Servants, I say,
And is it then for God's honour, to suffer them to be abused, to want convenient sustenance, to live in a mean and disgraceful condition? Would it not redound to the discredit of an earthly Prince, to permit, that the attendants on his Person, the Officers of his Court, the executers of his Edicts should have the least injury offered them, should fare scantly or coursely, should appear in a sordid garb? Are they not Therefore by especial privileges guarded from such inconveniences? And shall the Great King and Lord of all the world be deemed less provident for, less indulgent (not to say less just) unto his Servants? Servants, I say,
The distribution of his bread, (the Bread of life, his holy Word,) and the dispensation of his most precious Goods, (the holy Mysteries,) are committed to their care and prudence.
The distribution of his bred, (the Bred of life, his holy Word,) and the Dispensation of his most precious Goods, (the holy Mysteres,) Are committed to their care and prudence.
Who then (saith our Saviour) is that faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord shall make ruler over his houshold, to give them their portion of meat in due season? Who but the Priests, who are therefore styled both NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, (Presidents, Guides, Rulers,) and NONLATINALPHABET (Feeders or Pastours) of the Church?
Who then (Says our Saviour) is that faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? Who but the Priests, who Are Therefore styled both,, (Presidents, Guides, Rulers,) and (Feeders or Pastors) of the Church?
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Yea they are NONLATINALPHABET also, the Builders of that house, founding it by initial conversion, rearing it by continued instruction, covering and finishing it by sacramental obsignation of Divine grace.
Yea they Are also, the Builders of that house, founding it by initial conversion, rearing it by continued instruction, covering and finishing it by sacramental obsignation of Divine grace.
They are NONLATINALPHABET, Co-operatours with God; that manage his business, and drive on his designs: the Solicitours of his affairs; the Masters of his requests:
They Are, Co-operatours with God; that manage his business, and drive on his designs: the Solicitous of his affairs; the Masters of his requests:
the Ministers (I say, absit invidia,) of his most glorious Spiritual Kingdom; (which is peculiarly denominated the Kingdom of God;) the orderly administration of which, its advancement, its preservation,
the Ministers (I say, absit invidia,) of his most glorious Spiritual Kingdom; (which is peculiarly denominated the Kingdom of God;) the orderly administration of which, its advancement, its preservation,
and civil respect hath been ever acknowledged due to Embassadours, (and publick Ministers:) their employment hath been esteemed honourable, their persons held sacred and inviolable;
and civil respect hath been ever acknowledged due to ambassadors, (and public Ministers:) their employment hath been esteemed honourable, their Persons held sacred and inviolable;
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and whatsoever discourtesie hath been shewed unto, or outrage committed upon them, hath been interpreted done to him from whom they derive their commission, whose person they represent.
and whatsoever discourtesy hath been showed unto, or outrage committed upon them, hath been interpreted done to him from whom they derive their commission, whose person they represent.
And so truly the bad usage of God's Priests, if not directly and immediately, does yet really and truly, according to moral estimation, terminate on God himself,
And so truly the bad usage of God's Priests, if not directly and immediately, does yet really and truly, according to moral estimation, terminate on God himself,
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and reflect on his Honour, and prejudice his Religion; a due regard to which cannot be maintained, without proportionable respect to the Ministers thereof.
and reflect on his Honour, and prejudice his Religion; a due regard to which cannot be maintained, without proportionable respect to the Ministers thereof.
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by the magnificent retinue, and splendid ornaments of Princely dignity, then by the eminent benefits of peace and justice springing thence? Shall not (not only the greatest inward worth,
by the magnificent retinue, and splendid Ornament of Princely dignity, then by the eminent benefits of peace and Justice springing thence? Shall not (not only the greatest inward worth,
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but) the highest Nobility, if basely attired, badly attended, slenderly accommodated, pass unregarded, yea disregarded by us? men being generally either unable to discern,
but) the highest Nobilt, if basely attired, badly attended, slenderly accommodated, pass unregarded, yea disregarded by us? men being generally either unable to discern,
the Priests must wear a comely (if not a costly) livery, or God their Master's reputation will be impaired in popular fancy. Consider David 's reasoning;
the Priests must wear a comely (if not a costly) livery, or God their Masters reputation will be impaired in popular fancy. Consider David is reasoning;
And lest we should imagine God himself altogether void of such resentments, or such comparisons impertinent, consider that disdainful expression of his;
And lest we should imagine God himself altogether void of such resentments, or such comparisons impertinent, Consider that disdainful expression of his;
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they shall eat the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and his inheritance. Therefore they shall have no inheritance among their brethren: the Lord is their inheritance.
they shall eat the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and his inheritance. Therefore they shall have no inheritance among their brothers: the Lord is their inheritance.
and robbing him of his due: (which is the greatest security of an estate imaginable.) How likewise (next to the Prince) the highest dignity and authority was then conferr'd on the Priests:
and robbing him of his due: (which is the greatest security of an estate imaginable.) How likewise (next to the Prince) the highest dignity and Authority was then conferred on the Priests:
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If there arise a matter too hard for thee, between bloud and bloud, between plea and plea, between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversie within thy gates;
If there arise a matter too hard for thee, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates;
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And though we are not in all cases obliged punctually to follow those political prescriptions; yet is the reason of them perpetual, and the example venerable:
And though we Are not in all cases obliged punctually to follow those political prescriptions; yet is the reason of them perpetual, and the Exampl venerable:
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and such a one, as the Patriarch Abraham, (a Prince also himself, and, what is somewhat more, just then a Conquerour,) in the midst of his triumphal heights, was not ashamed to acknowledge his superiour, to honour him with a tribute of his spoils,
and such a one, as the Patriarch Abraham, (a Prince also himself, and, what is somewhat more, just then a Conqueror,) in the midst of his triumphal heights, was not ashamed to acknowledge his superior, to honour him with a tribute of his spoils,
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The next (if I mistake not) is Potipherah, Priest of On, whose Daughter was not thought by the King of Egypt an unequal match for Joseph, his chief Favourite,
The next (if I mistake not) is Potiphera, Priest of On, whose Daughter was not Thought by the King of Egypt an unequal match for Joseph, his chief Favourite,
and the next in dignity to himself in that flourishing Kingdom. (Though such an alliance would perhaps he thought derogatory to the Worships of our days.) The third is Revel, or Jethro, Priest of Midian, the Father-in-law likewise of the illustrious Moses; a man as of approved wisdom,
and the next in dignity to himself in that flourishing Kingdom. (Though such an alliance would perhaps he Thought derogatory to the Worships of our days.) The third is Revel, or Jethro, Priest of Midian, the Father-in-law likewise of the illustrious Moses; a man as of approved Wisdom,
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then the Brother of him who was King in Jesurun. Thus all Nations, wise and ignorant, civil and barbarous, were by one common instinct (as it were) of natural reason prompted, by conferring extraordinary privileges of honour and convenience on their Priests, to express their reverence of the Deity, and their affection to Religion.
then the Brother of him who was King in Jeshurun. Thus all nations, wise and ignorant, civil and barbarous, were by one Common instinct (as it were) of natural reason prompted, by conferring extraordinary privileges of honour and convenience on their Priests, to express their Reverence of the Deity, and their affection to Religion.
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I will not ransack the closets of Antiquity, nor with needless ostentation produce the Egyptian Hierophantae, the Persian Magi, the Gaulish Druids, the Caliphs and Mufti's of other Nations, to shew what preeminencies of respect they enjoyed, what powerful sway they bore in their respective countries;
I will not ransack the closets of Antiquity, nor with needless ostentation produce the Egyptian Hierophantae, the Persian Magi, the Gaulish Druids, the Caliphs and Mufti's of other nations, to show what Preeminencies of respect they enjoyed, what powerful sway they boar in their respective countries;
It shall suffice to observe, that the gallant Romans, (whose devout zeal to religion Polybius himself, no special friend of theirs, could not forbear to admire and applaud,) I say, that the most wise and valiant Romans did set so high a value upon the Priestly order, that if their principal Magistrates (the Praetors,
It shall suffice to observe, that the gallant Romans, (whose devout zeal to Religion Polybius himself, no special friend of theirs, could not forbear to admire and applaud,) I say, that the most wise and valiant Romans did Set so high a valve upon the Priestly order, that if their principal Magistrates (the Praetors,
and Consuls themselves) did casually meet with one of Vesta 's Priests, they caused immediately those dreadful Rods, the ensigns of their Authority, to submit;
and Consuls themselves) did casually meet with one of Vesta is Priests, they caused immediately those dreadful Rods, the ensigns of their authority, to submit;
Nor did they among them of the most noble extraction, and of the highest dignity in the Commonwealth, (even after many glorious exploits atchieved by them,) scornfully disdain,
Nor did they among them of the most noble extraction, and of the highest dignity in the Commonwealth, (even After many glorious exploits achieved by them,) scornfully disdain,
insomuch that, after the dissolution of the Republick, the Emperours thought good to assume the Pontifical dignity to themselves, supposing the Office too honourable, the Title too magnificent for a Subject.
insomuch that, After the dissolution of the Republic, the emperors Thought good to assume the Pontifical dignity to themselves, supposing the Office too honourable, the Title too magnificent for a Subject.
For they wisely, it seems, and honestly adjudged it no debasement of their quality, no diminution to their personal excellency, to be imployed in the service of the immortal Gods;
For they wisely, it seems, and honestly adjudged it no debasement of their quality, no diminution to their personal excellency, to be employed in the service of the immortal God's;
I cannot forbear to allege that so grave and pertinent speech of Cicero, which is the Exordium of his Oration ad Pontifices: Cùm multa divinitus, Pontifices, à majoribus nostris inventa atque instituta sunt;
I cannot forbear to allege that so grave and pertinent speech of Cicero, which is the Exordium of his Oration ad Pontifices: Cum Multa Divinely, Pontifices, à majoribus nostris inventa atque Instituta sunt;
tum nihil praeclarius, quàm quòd vos eosdem & Religionibus Deorum immortalium, & summae Reip. praeesse voluerunt: ut amplissimi & clarissimi Cives Rempubl.
tum nihil praeclarius, quàm quòd vos eosdem & Religionibus Gods immortalium, & Summae Reip Presse voluerunt: ut amplissimi & clarissimi Cives Republ.
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A wholesome and politick institution he thought it, conducible to the publick good and safety, that the Civil and Sacred Authority should be united in the same persons;
A wholesome and politic Institution he Thought it, conducible to the public good and safety, that the Civil and Sacred authority should be united in the same Persons;
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All which evinces plainly, that it is in no wise the result of a generous heart, (for what Nation ever produced so many brave spirits as that?) but rather proceeds from an inconsiderate delicacy of humour, (or from a profane haughtiness of mind,) to loath,
All which evinces plainly, that it is in no wise the result of a generous heart, (for what nation ever produced so many brave spirits as that?) but rather proceeds from an inconsiderate delicacy of humour, (or from a profane haughtiness of mind,) to loath,
to be peculiarly God's Servant, and in Religious addresses immediately to attend on him, must consequently be the most excellent preferment in the World, which is God's Kingdom.
to be peculiarly God's Servant, and in Religious Addresses immediately to attend on him, must consequently be the most excellent preferment in the World, which is God's Kingdom.
how much more is it so, by good conduct and instruction of men, to adorn their Souls with Vertue, to free them from the bondage of Sin, to rescue them from eternal ruine?
how much more is it so, by good conduct and instruction of men, to adorn their Souls with Virtue, to free them from the bondage of since, to rescue them from Eternal ruin?
and equally by both did purchase immortal renown to their ingrateful posterity, (for not to imitate good example, is the greatest ingratitude,) they, I say, were otherwise disposed;
and equally by both did purchase immortal renown to their ingrateful posterity, (for not to imitate good Exampl, is the greatest ingratitude,) they, I say, were otherwise disposed;
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For it will be ever true, what was once said, (though dictated only from the reason and experience of a Heathen,) Qui bonâ fide colit Deos, amat & Sacerdotes;
For it will be ever true, what was once said, (though dictated only from the reason and experience of a Heathen,) Qui bonâ fide colit Gods, amat & Sacerdotes;
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That men be converted from iniquity, and induced to the sincere practice of Vertue, is the chief Good of the Church, that to which the Favour of God is annexed,
That men be converted from iniquity, and induced to the sincere practice of Virtue, is the chief Good of the Church, that to which the Favour of God is annexed,
Which alacrity how can he be Master of, whose mind care and grief, the inseparable companions of a needy estate, do continually distract and discompose? whose spirit is dejected with constant regret, and frequent disappointments? Can he be free and expedite in the discharge of his duty, who is perplexed with the difficulties,
Which alacrity how can he be Master of, whose mind care and grief, the inseparable Sodales of a needy estate, do continually distract and discompose? whose Spirit is dejected with constant regret, and frequent disappointments? Can he be free and expedite in the discharge of his duty, who is perplexed with the difficulties,
for the most important good of the Church,) as the Apostles are often related to have done, NONLATINALPHABET, to speak all out; (or to use an unconfined liberty of speech;) to exhort to the practice of Vertue,
for the most important good of the Church,) as the Apostles Are often related to have done,, to speak all out; (or to use an unconfined liberty of speech;) to exhort to the practice of Virtue,
as our Saviour did, NONLATINALPHABET, with licence and authority; to deter from Vice, as St. Paul injoyns Titus, NONLATINALPHABET, with an all-commanding and imperious strain; and (as those faithful brethren did, encouraged by Saint Paul's example) NONLATINALPHABET, to dare undauntedly to utter the word of Truth:
as our Saviour did,, with licence and Authority; to deter from Vice, as Saint Paul enjoins Titus,, with an All-commanding and imperious strain; and (as those faithful brothers did, encouraged by Saint Paul's Exampl), to Dare undauntedly to utter the word of Truth:
and crouches under the depressing loads of want and disgrace? What engines are able to raise the spirits of men above the ordinary fountains from which they spring, their fortunes? what props can sustain them at that due pitch, destitute of solid strength, wealth,
and Crouches under the depressing loads of want and disgrace? What Engines Are able to raise the spirits of men above the ordinary fountains from which they spring, their fortune's? what props can sustain them At that due pitch, destitute of solid strength, wealth,
and respect? With what face shall a pitiful underling encounter the solemn looks of an oppressing Grandee? with what hope of success in his forlorn habit shall he adventure to check the vicious extravagancies of a ruffling Gallant? Will he dare to contradict the opinion,
and respect? With what face shall a pitiful underling encounter the solemn looks of an oppressing Grandee? with what hope of success in his forlorn habit shall he adventure to check the vicious extravagancies of a ruffling Gallant? Will he Dare to contradict the opinion,
and fat by digesting the thin air:) with what regard then shall his free and faithful advice be entertained? Shall not his moderate confidence be accounted impudence;
and fat by digesting the thin air:) with what regard then shall his free and faithful Advice be entertained? Shall not his moderate confidence be accounted impudence;
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his minding others of their duty adjudged a forgetfulness of his own condition, or a disorderly transgressing the due limits thereof? If he be not ashamed of the truth, will not the truth be ashamed of him? Shall he not prejudice more by the meanness of his garb,
his minding Others of their duty adjudged a forgetfulness of his own condition, or a disorderly transgressing the due Limits thereof? If he be not ashamed of the truth, will not the truth be ashamed of him? Shall he not prejudice more by the meanness of his garb,
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Weak and ineffectual are the most eloquent harangues of beggarly Oratours; obscure like themselves and unobserved the most notable dictates of poor mercenary pedants.
Weak and ineffectual Are the most eloquent harangues of beggarly Orators; Obscure like themselves and unobserved the most notable dictates of poor mercenary pedants.
It was the observation of the wise Son of Sirach, When a rich man slips, he hath many helpers; he speaketh things not to be spoken, and yet men justifie him:
It was the observation of the wise Son of Sirach, When a rich man slips, he hath many helpers; he speaks things not to be spoken, and yet men justify him:
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Not onely those that swell with pride, and swim in plenty, but even the meanest of the people will be apt to contemn his instructions, whom they perceive in few or no circumstances of life to excell them.
Not only those that swell with pride, and swim in plenty, but even the Meanest of the people will be apt to contemn his instructions, whom they perceive in few or no Circumstances of life to excel them.
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If the Preacher's condition be not, as well as his Pulpit, somewhat elevated above the lowest station, few will hear him, fewer mind his words, very few obey him.
If the Preacher's condition be not, as well as his Pulpit, somewhat elevated above the lowest station, few will hear him, fewer mind his words, very few obey him.
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what shall their lot be, who never enjoyed those advantages? what regard shall their wholsome advice find? what efficacy their most pathetical exhortations obtain? what passion their faint breath raise in mens benummed hearts? No more, certainly,
what shall their lot be, who never enjoyed those advantages? what regard shall their wholesome Advice find? what efficacy their most pathetical exhortations obtain? what passion their faint breath raise in men's benumbed hearts? No more, Certainly,
We see therefore how Almighty God, that he might conciliate credit unto, and infuse a persuasive energy into the words of his Prophets and Apostles, was pleased to dignifie them with extraordinary gifts of foretelling future events, and doing miraculous works:
We see Therefore how Almighty God, that he might conciliate credit unto, and infuse a persuasive energy into the words of his prophets and Apostles, was pleased to dignify them with extraordinary Gifts of foretelling future events, and doing miraculous works:
their Doctrine, it seems, (though of it self most reasonable and plausible,) being not sufficient to convince the hearers, without some remarkable excellency in the Teachers, challenging the people's awful regard, and exciting their attention.
their Doctrine, it seems, (though of it self most reasonable and plausible,) being not sufficient to convince the hearers, without Some remarkable excellency in the Teachers, challenging the people's awful regard, and exciting their attention.
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And where such extraordinary commendations are wanting, is it not reasonable that the need of them should be supplied by ordinary and probable expedients?
And where such extraordinary commendations Are wanting, is it not reasonable that the need of them should be supplied by ordinary and probable expedients?
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Which Consideration I conclude with that serious Admonition of the Apostle to the Hebrews; wherein the substance of what hath been spoken on this point is contained:
Which Consideration I conclude with that serious Admonition of the Apostle to the Hebrews; wherein the substance of what hath been spoken on this point is contained:
but rather (for there is a Miosis in those words) is hurtfull and detrimental to you. But farther, III. Common Equity, and the Reason of the Case exacts, that Safety, competent Subsistence, and fitting respect be allowed to the Priests.
but rather (for there is a Miosis in those words) is hurtful and detrimental to you. But farther, III. Common Equity, and the Reason of the Case exacts, that Safety, competent Subsistence, and fitting respect be allowed to the Priests.
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who, I pray, do [ commonly ] better deserve those advantages then they? Those qualities, I say, which result from a liberal, a sober, a modest Education, in the Schools of Wisedom,
who, I pray, do [ commonly ] better deserve those advantages then they? Those qualities, I say, which result from a liberal, a Sobrium, a modest Education, in the Schools of Wisdom,
what may they not pretend to, whose constant (and not always unsuccesful) endeavour it hath been to deserve well, to cultivate their minds, and regulate their manners?
what may they not pretend to, whose constant (and not always unsuccesful) endeavour it hath been to deserve well, to cultivate their minds, and regulate their manners?
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What is it that doth advance mens nature, that adorns their minds, that commends their persons to especial regard? Is it Knowledge? The Priests lips preserve it; their discourse doth diffuse it.
What is it that does advance men's nature, that adorns their minds, that commends their Persons to especial regard? Is it Knowledge? The Priests lips preserve it; their discourse does diffuse it.
Is it Vertue? Whence have more, or greater examples thereof proceeded then from them? Is it Piety? It is their proper business, it hath been always (in some measure) their care to promote it:
Is it Virtue? Whence have more, or greater Examples thereof proceeded then from them? Is it Piety? It is their proper business, it hath been always (in Some measure) their care to promote it:
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That ignorance and barbarity, dissoluteness and irreligion have not long since, like a deluge, over-spread the face of the world, none, I suppose, will be so unjust,
That ignorance and barbarity, dissoluteness and irreligion have not long since, like a deluge, overspread the face of the world, none, I suppose, will be so unjust,
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Even those improvements of Wit and Eloquence, which are employed to their disgrace and disadvantage, must be acknowledged originally derived from them.
Even those improvements of Wit and Eloquence, which Are employed to their disgrace and disadvantage, must be acknowledged originally derived from them.
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and that they have commonly in effect made good St. Ambrose his words, Debet praeponderare vita sacerdotis, sicut praeponderat gratia, were not difficult to demonstrate,
and that they have commonly in Effect made good Saint Ambrose his words, Debet praeponderare vita Sacerdote, sicut praeponderat Gratia, were not difficult to demonstrate,
should it be therefore equal, that the miscarriage of some should derogate from the reputation, or prejudice the welfare of the whole Order? But to wave this plea; consider their Employment.
should it be Therefore equal, that the miscarriage of Some should derogate from the reputation, or prejudice the welfare of the Whole Order? But to wave this plea; Consider their Employment.
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accompanied with more wearisome toil, more solicitous care, more tedious attendence? They are deservedly called Watchmen, being constrained to stand alwayes on the guard, to be alwayes wakefull, attentive,
accompanied with more wearisome toil, more solicitous care, more tedious attendance? They Are deservedly called Watchmen, being constrained to stand always on the guard, to be always wakeful, attentive,
What assiduity of Study, what earnest contention of Soul are they obliged to use, in the continual instruction, exhortation, and reprehension of the people;
What assiduity of Study, what earnest contention of Soul Are they obliged to use, in the continual instruction, exhortation, and reprehension of the people;
in rectifying their judgments, satisfying their scruples, removing their prejudices, bearing their infirmities, and sympathizing with their afflictions? 'Tis they that are engaged with all their might to withstand the prevailing encroachments of Iniquity, to stop the progress of pernicious errours, to detect the false pretences of Impostours, to confute the fallacies of Sophisters, to repel the assaults of all Adversaries to the Truth;
in rectifying their Judgments, satisfying their scruples, removing their prejudices, bearing their infirmities, and sympathizing with their afflictions? It's they that Are engaged with all their might to withstand the prevailing encroachments of Iniquity, to stop the progress of pernicious errors, to detect the false pretences of Impostors, to confute the fallacies of Sophisters, to repel the assaults of all Adversaries to the Truth;
yea, if need be, to expose not only their dearest contents of life, but even their lives themselves, in defence thereof. Eusebius reports thus of Maximinus, NONLATINALPHABET.
yea, if need be, to expose not only their dearest contents of life, but even their lives themselves, in defence thereof. Eusebius reports thus of Maximinus,.
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He commanded that onely the Governours of the Church (that is, the Bishops) should be slaughtered, as the Authours of the growth and prevalence of Evangelical Doctrine.
He commanded that only the Governors of the Church (that is, the Bishops) should be slaughtered, as the Authors of the growth and prevalence of Evangelical Doctrine.
Neither was it a singular practice of that bloudy Tyrant, but as a thing of course it constantly follows, that where-ever Righteousness and Truth are violently impugned, the Priests are sure to taste deepest of that bitter Cup;
Neither was it a singular practice of that bloody Tyrant, but as a thing of course it constantly follows, that wherever Righteousness and Truth Are violently impugned, the Priests Are sure to taste Deepest of that bitter Cup;
that their Goods be in the first place sequestred and spoiled, their Reputation stained, their Persons misused, their Lives sacrificed to the Persecutors outrageous malice.
that their Goods be in the First place sequestered and spoiled, their Reputation stained, their Persons misused, their Lives sacrificed to the Persecutors outrageous malice.
and benefit of the Church, undergo such difficulties, and are objected to so great hazzards, should be sustained, should be refreshed by proportionable encouragements? Is it not barbarous usage, to expect so hard duties from them, to impose such heavy burthens on them,
and benefit of the Church, undergo such difficulties, and Are objected to so great hazards, should be sustained, should be refreshed by proportionable encouragements? Is it not barbarous usage, to expect so hard duties from them, to impose such heavy burdens on them,
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and yet to grudge any sutable comforts, any satisfactory rewards to them? Good King Hezekiah surely was not so minded, of whom 'tis said, He commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem, to give the portion of the Priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the Law of the Lord:
and yet to grudge any suitable comforts, any satisfactory rewards to them? Good King Hezekiah surely was not so minded, of whom it's said, He commanded the people that dwelled in Jerusalem, to give the portion of the Priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the Law of the Lord:
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if we shall reap your carnal things? Is it a great thing? do you think much of it? If you do, you are unreasonable, you are unjust, you are ingrateful.
if we shall reap your carnal things? Is it a great thing? do you think much of it? If you do, you Are unreasonable, you Are unjust, you Are ingrateful.
Are they not, by the nature of their profession, secluded from all ordinary means of temporal advancement? Be not those usual inlets of Wealth, the Court, the Camp,
are they not, by the nature of their profession, secluded from all ordinary means of temporal advancement? Be not those usual inlets of Wealth, the Court, the Camp,
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Yet are they not Men, endued with humane passions and resentments? Are they not Citizens, partaking in the common interests of the weal publick? Are they not sensible of the inconveniencies,
Yet Are they not Men, endued with humane passion and resentments? are they not Citizens, partaking in the Common interests of the weal public? are they not sensible of the inconveniences,
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and would they not be glad, as well as others, to be in a capacity to requite courtesies, to help relations, to gratifie friends, to relieve the poor, to express respectively their humanity,
and would they not be glad, as well as Others, to be in a capacity to requite courtesies, to help relations, to gratify Friends, to relieve the poor, to express respectively their humanity,
Shall, lastly, the fruits of painful study, the improvement of hopeful parts, the flower of vigorous age and strength spent in the publick service, tend only hither, to put a man into a state of struggling with extream contempt and penury? If this be not, what, I pray you, is monstrous iniquity?
Shall, lastly, the fruits of painful study, the improvement of hopeful parts, the flower of vigorous age and strength spent in the public service, tend only hither, to put a man into a state of struggling with extreme contempt and penury? If this be not, what, I pray you, is monstrous iniquity?
To which purpose one Consideration more may very much conduce, and withal may provoke our gratitude to celebrate his truth and faithfulness, in making good,
To which purpose one Consideration more may very much conduce, and withal may provoke our gratitude to celebrate his truth and faithfulness, in making good,
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viz. the considering how continually hitherto God hath been pleased effectually to cloath his Priests with Salvation, to provide abundantly for their safety, their accommodation, their respect in this World;
viz. the considering how continually hitherto God hath been pleased effectually to cloth his Priests with Salvation, to provide abundantly for their safety, their accommodation, their respect in this World;
so that, although it was then necessary for the Christian Priests to undergo the greatest hardships, according to the design of Christian Religion; (which was to be propagated, not by terror of Power,
so that, although it was then necessary for the Christian Priests to undergo the greatest hardships, according to the Design of Christian Religion; (which was to be propagated, not by terror of Power,
nor by politick Artifice, but by the invincible Faith, Resolution and Patience of the Professors and Teachers thereof;) yet never more may they have seemed to thrive and prosper,
nor by politic Artifice, but by the invincible Faith, Resolution and Patience of the Professors and Teachers thereof;) yet never more may they have seemed to thrive and prosper,
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then all Laws prejudicial to their welfare were rescined, and new ones were substituted, abundantly providing for their security, honest livelihood, and due reverence;
then all Laws prejudicial to their welfare were rescined, and new ones were substituted, abundantly providing for their security, honest livelihood, and due Reverence;
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ever since, I say) till the late Commotions and Alterations in Christendom, they have been the Guardians of others safety, not themselves deprived of protection;
ever since, I say) till the late Commotions and Alterations in Christendom, they have been the Guardians of Others safety, not themselves deprived of protection;
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which doth oblige us to thank him; which may encourage us to hope in him; which may arm us with confidence against the present ill will of those that wish,
which does oblige us to thank him; which may encourage us to hope in him; which may arm us with confidence against the present ill will of those that wish,
The Priests may now and then, here and there, in this or that suffer highly; they may be ejected, be plundred, be degraded, as experience hath shewed us.
The Priests may now and then, Here and there, in this or that suffer highly; they may be ejected, be plundered, be degraded, as experience hath showed us.
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yet the most offensive of these (which many honest Men dislike, and most Men exclaim against) have been in as bitter terms complained of in almost the first Ages.
yet the most offensive of these (which many honest Men dislike, and most Men exclaim against) have been in as bitter terms complained of in almost the First Ages.
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Inhiant possessionibus, praedia excolunt, auro incubant, quaestui per omnia student, said a devout Writer of Ecclesiastical History about 1300 years ago.
Inhiant possessionibus, praedia excolunt, auro incubant, quaestui per omnia student, said a devout Writer of Ecclesiastical History about 1300 Years ago.
While God continues his Residence in Sion, and defends his Church against the gates of Hell, and powers of Darkness; while Religion retains any sway in the Hearts of Men,
While God continues his Residence in Sion, and defends his Church against the gates of Hell, and Powers of Darkness; while Religion retains any sway in the Hearts of Men,
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Scimus amicos Dei ab amantissimo, misericordissimo Patre Deo mala ista poenalia recipere non ut poenam seu vindictam iracundiae, sed magis ut correctiones & medicamenta stultitiae, & adjumenta virtutis, ut malleationes, sive fabricationes, & tunsiones, sive ablutiones, & candidationes. Guil. Par. de Sacram.
Scimus amicos Dei ab amantissimo, misericordissimo Patre God mala ista poenalia recipere non ut poenam seu vindictam iracundiae, sed magis ut correctiones & Medicamenta stultitiae, & adjumenta virtue, ut malleationes, sive fabricationes, & tunsiones, sive ablutiones, & candidationes. Guile Par. de Sacrament
Quid enim jucundius, quàm Dei Patris & Domini reconciliatio, quàm veritatis revelatio, quàm errorum recognitio, quàm tot retro criminum venia? Quae major voluptas, quàm faflidium ipsius voluptatis, quàm seculi totius contemptus, quàm vera libertas, quàm conscientia integra, quàm vita sufficiens, quàm mortis timor nullus, & c? Tert. de Spectac. 29.
Quid enim jucundius, quàm Dei Patris & Domini Reconciliation, quàm veritatis revelatio, quàm Errorum recognitio, quàm tot retro crimen Venia? Quae Major voluptas, quàm faflidium Himself voluptatis, quàm Seculi totius Contemptus, quàm vera Libertas, quàm conscientia Whole, quàm vita Sufficiens, quàm mortis timor nullus, & c? Tert de Spectacle. 29.
Mala mens — cùm insidiatur, spe, curis, labore distringitur; & jam cùm sceleris compos fuerit, solicitudine, poenitentiâ, poenarum omnium exspectatione torquetur. Quint. 12. 1.
Mala Mens — cùm insidiatur, See, Care, labour distringitur; & jam cùm sceleris compos fuerit, solicitudine, poenitentiâ, Poenarum omnium exspectatione torquetur. Quint. 12. 1.
Acquiescit sibi, cogitationibus suis traditus. Sen. Ep. 9. Sapiens •unquam solus esse potest, •abet secum omnes qui sunt, quique unquam fuerunt boni; & animum liberum quócunque vult transfert: quod corpore non potest, cogitatione complectitur; & si hominum inops fuerit, loquitur cum Deo. Nunquam minús solus erit, quàm cùm s lus fuerit. Hier. adv. Jovin. 1. 28.
Acquiescit sibi, cogitationibus suis traditus. Sen. Epistle 9. Sapiens •unquam solus esse potest, •abet secum omnes qui sunt, Quique unquam fuerunt boni; & animum liberum quócunque vult transfert: quod corpore non potest, cogitation complectitur; & si hominum Inops fuerit, loquitur cum God Never minús solus erit, quàm cùm s lus fuerit. Hier. Advantage. Jovin. 1. 28.
— Laudis avidi pecuniae liberales erant, gloriam ingentem divitias honest as volebant; hanc ardentissimè dilexerunt, propter hanc vivere voluerunt, pro hac & mori non dubitaverunt. Caeteras cupiditates hujus unius ingenti cupiditate presserunt. Aug. de Civ. D. 5. 12.
— Laudis avidi pecuniae liberales Erant, gloriam ingentem Riches honest as volebant; hanc ardentissimè dilexerunt, propter hanc vivere voluerunt, Pro hac & Mori non dubitaverunt. Caeteras cupiditates hujus unius ingenti cupiditate presserunt. Aug. the Civ. D. 5. 12.
Vid Hier. Ep. ad Celant. Conscientia nobis necessaria, est, sama pro•ima. Qui conscientiâ fidens, samam negligit, crudelis est. Aug. NONLATINALPHABET. Galen. Nec verò negligenda fama est; nec mediocre telum ad res gerendas e•istimare oportet benevolentiam civium. Cic. de Amic. Vid. Chrys. Tom. 6. Orar. 17.
Vid Hier. Epistle and Celant. Conscientia nobis necessaria, est, sama pro•ima. Qui conscientiâ fidens, samam negligit, crudelis est. Aug.. Galen. Nec verò negligenda fama est; nec mediocre telum ad Rest gerendas e•istimare oportet benevolentiam Citizens. Cic de Amic. Vid. Chrys. Tom. 6. Oar. 17.
Ut quidam morbo aliquo & sensû, stupore suavitatem cibi non sentiunt; sic libidinosi, avari, facinorosi verae laudis gustum non habent. Cic. Philipp. 2.
Ut quidam morbo Aliquo & sensû, stupore suavitatem cibi non sentiunt; sic libidinosi, avari, facinorosi Verae laudis gustum non habent. Cic Philip. 2.
Trahimur omnes laudis studio, & optimus quisque maximè gloriâ. ducitur. Cic. pro Arch. NONLATINALPHABET, Plausible and active men do (saith Aristotle) place Happiness in Honour. (Eth. 1. 4.)
Trahimur omnes laudis study, & optimus Quisque maximè gloriâ. ducitur. Cic Pro Arch., Plausible and active men do (Says Aristotle) place Happiness in Honour. (Eth. 1. 4.)
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Sed non satis perspiciunt quantum natura humani ingenii valeat, quae it à est agilis & velox, sic in omnem partem (ut ità dixerim) spectat, ut nè possit quidem aliquid agere tantùm unum; in plura verò non eodem die modò, sed eodem temporis momento, vim suam impendat. Quint. I. 12.
said non satis perspiciunt quantum Nature Humani Ingeny valeat, Quae it à est agilis & Swift, sic in omnem partem (ut ità dixerim) spectat, ut nè possit quidem Aliquid agere tantùm Unum; in plura verò non Eodem die modò, sed Eodem Temporis momento, vim suam impendat. Quint. I 12.
Quoties quod proposuit quis consequitur, capit operis sui fructum. Qui beneficium dat, quid proponit sibi? prodesse ei cui dat, & sibi voluptati esse: Non sibi invicem reddi voluit; aut non fuit beneficium, sed negotiatio. Beneficii proprium est, nihil de reditu cogitare. Senec. Nec est dubium quin is qui liberalis benignúsque dicitur, officium, non fructum, sequatur. Cic. de Leg. I.
How often quod proposuit quis consequitur, Capital operis sui Fruit. Qui beneficium that, quid proponit sibi? Profits ei cui that, & sibi voluptati esse: Non sibi invicem reddi voluit; Or non fuit beneficium, sed negotiatio. Beneficii proprium est, nihil de reditu cogitare. Seneca Nec est Dubium quin is qui liberalis benignúsque dicitur, officium, non Fruit, sequatur. Cic de Leg. I
Quem verò astrcrum ordines, quem dierum noctiùmque v•cissitudines, quem mensium temperatio, quémque ea quae nobis gignuntur ad fruendum non gratum esse cogant; hunc hominem omnino numerare qui decet? Cic. de Leg II.
Whom verò astrcrum ordines, Whom Days noctiùmque v•cissitudines, Whom mensium temperatio, quémque ea Quae nobis gignuntur ad fruendum non gratum esse cogant; hunc hominem Omnino numerare qui Deceit? Cic de Leg II
Flexibiles in quamcunque partem ducimur à Principe, atque, ut it à dicam sequaces sumus. Huio enim chari, huic probats esse cupimus; quod frustrà speraverint dissimiles. Eóque obsequii continuatione perven•mus, ut pro•è omnes homines unius moribus vi vamus. Plin. Paneg.
Flexibiles in quamcunque partem ducimur à Principe, atque, ut it à dicam sequaces sumus. Huio enim chari, huic probates esse cupimus; quod frustrà speraverint dissimiles. Eóque obsequii continuatione perven•mus, ut pro•è omnes homines unius moribus vi vamus. Pliny Panegyric.
Cui nos quotidianis precibus supplicamus, ut te inprimis, quem rerum custodem voluit esse, custodiat; deinde inspiret tibi voluntatem, quâ semper in amore Divini nominis persereres; quod estomnibus salutare, & tibi ad felicitatem, & nobis ad quietem. Lact. 7. 26.
Cui nos quotidianis precibus supplicamus, ut te inprimis, Whom rerum custodem voluit esse, custodiat; Deinde inspiret tibi voluntatem, quâ semper in amore Divine Nominis persereres; quod estomnibus salutare, & tibi ad felicitatem, & nobis ad quietem. Lactantius 7. 26.
Vobiscum enim concutitur imperium: concussis etiam caeteris membris ejus, utique & nos, licēt extranei à turbis aestimemur, in aliquo loco caius invenimur. Tert. Apol. c. 32.
Vobiscum enim concutitur imperium: concussis etiam caeteris membris His, Utique & nos, licent Extranei à turbis aestimemur, in Aliquo loco Caius invenimur. Tert Apollinarian c. 32.
Jurant per Deum, & per Christum, & per Spiritum S. & per Majestatem Imperatoris, quae secundùm Deum generi humano diligenda est, & colenda. Veget. 2. 5.
Jurant per God, & per Christ, & per Spiritum S. & per Majestatem Imperatoris, Quae secundùm God generi Human diligenda est, & colenda. Veget. 2. 5.
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Nulli adversus Magistratus ac Reges gratiores suntnec immeritò, nullis enim plus praestant, quàm quibus frui tranquillo otio licet. Itaque hi quibus ad proposituna benè vivendi confert securitas publica, necesse est auctorem hujus boni ut parentem colant — Sen. Ep. 73.
None Adversus Magistratus ac Reges gratiores suntnec immeritò, nullis enim plus praestant, quàm quibus frui tranquillo otio licet. Itaque him quibus ad proposituna benè vivendi confert securitas Public, Necessary est auctorem hujus boni ut parentem colant — Sen. Epistle 73.
Nuncupar• vota & pro aeternitate Imperii, & pro salute Civium, im• pro salute Principum, ac propter illos pro aeternitate Imperii, solebamus. Plin. Paneg.
Nuncupar• vota & Pro aeternitate Imperii, & Pro salute Citizens, im• Pro salute Principum, ac propter Illos Pro aeternitate Imperii, solebamus. Pliny Panegyric.
Qui non dicam Regum, sed omnium hominum, & vel bestiarum sordidissimus, dignus extitit qui persecutionem in Christianos primus inci eret S•lp. Sev. 2. 40.
Qui non dicam Regum, sed omnium hominum, & vel bestiarum sordidissimus, Dignus Extitit qui persecutionem in Christians primus inci eret S•lp. Mysterious 2. 40.
It à nos magis oramus pro salute Imperatoris, ab eo eam postulantes qui praesta•e potest. Et utique ex disciplina patientiae Divinae agere nos, satis manifestum esse vobis potest, cùm tanta hominum multitudo, pars penè major civitatis cujusque, in silentio & modestia agimus. Tert. ad Scap. 2.
It à nos magis oramus Pro salute Imperatoris, ab eo eam postulantes qui praesta•e potest. Et Utique ex Discipline patientiae Divinae agere nos, satis Manifest esse vobis potest, cùm tanta hominum multitudo, pars penè Major civitatis cujusque, in silentio & Modesty agimus. Tert and Scap. 2.
Precantes sumus semper pro omnibus Imperatoribus vitam •llis prolixam, imperium securum, domum tutam, exercitus fortes, senatum fidelem, populum probum, orbem quietum, quaecunque hominis & Caesari• vota sunt. Tert. Apol. cap. 30.
Precantes sumus semper Pro omnibus Imperatoribus vitam •llis Prolixam, imperium Secure, domum tutam, Exercitus forts, senatum Fidelium, Populum probum, orbem quietum, quaecunque hominis & Caesari• vota sunt. Tert Apollinarian cap. 30.
God thereby doth support and encourage good men. He doth thereby convince and confound ill men. Psal. 9. 19, 20. He thereby doth instruct all men. Isa 26, 9,
God thereby does support and encourage good men. He does thereby convince and confound ill men. Psalm 9. 19, 20. He thereby does instruct all men. Isaiah 26, 9,
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NONLATINALPHABET; Naz. Orat. 4. How many myriads and squadrons of men were there, whom we only praying, and God willing, discomfited? saith Nazianzen in reference to the defeating of Julian 's design.
; Nazareth Orat 4. How many myriads and squadrons of men were there, whom we only praying, and God willing, discomfited? Says Nazianzen in Referente to the defeating of Julian is Design.
Vide Mal. 2. 7 For the Priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts.
Vide Malachi 2. 7 For the Priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law At his Mouth: for he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts.
NONLATINALPHABET, saith Josephus: The Priests were constituted Supravisours of all things, and Judges of controversies, and Punishers of offences. 2. in Apionem.
, Says Josephus: The Priests were constituted Supravisours of all things, and Judges of controversies, and Punishers of offences. 2. in Apionem.
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