By an usual and apposite manner of speaking, our tenour of life is called a Way, our conversation Walking, our actions Steps, our observing good laws Vprightness, our transgression of them Tripping, Faultring, Falling.
By an usual and apposite manner of speaking, our tenor of life is called a Way, our Conversation Walking, our actions Steps, our observing good laws Uprightness, our Transgression of them Tripping, Faltering, Falling.
like David, fulfilling all God's will, and having respect to all Gods commandments; like Zachary and Elizabeth, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
like David, fulfilling all God's will, and having respect to all God's Commandments; like Zachary and Elizabeth, walking in all the Commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
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for such a Perfection is inconsistent with the nature and state of Man here, where none with modesty or with truth can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin;
for such a Perfection is inconsistent with the nature and state of Man Here, where none with modesty or with truth can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my since;
but if any man offend not in word, (that is, if a man constantly govern his Tongue well,) that man is perfect; perfect in such a kind and degree as humane frailty doth admit; he is eminently good;
but if any man offend not in word, (that is, if a man constantly govern his Tongue well,) that man is perfect; perfect in such a kind and degree as humane frailty does admit; he is eminently good;
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1. A good Governance of Speech is a strong evidence of a good Mind; of a mind pure from vicious desires, calm from disorderly passions, void of dishonest intentions.
1. A good Governance of Speech is a strong evidence of a good Mind; of a mind pure from vicious Desires, Cam from disorderly passion, void of dishonest intentions.
For since Speech is a child of Thought, which the mind alwaies travaileth and teemeth with, and which after its birth is wont in features to resemble its parent;
For since Speech is a child of Thought, which the mind always Travaileth and teemeth with, and which After its birth is wont in features to resemble its parent;
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A vain Mind naturally will bubble forth or fly out in frothy expressions; Wrath burning in the breast will flame out, or at least smoak through the mouth;
A vain Mind naturally will bubble forth or fly out in frothy expressions; Wrath burning in the breast will flame out, or At least smoke through the Mouth;
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as that which discloseth the hidden man of the heart, which unlocketh the closets of the breast, which draws the Soul out of her dark recesses into open light and view, which rendreth our thoughts visible, and our intentions palpable.
as that which discloseth the hidden man of the heart, which unlocketh the closets of the breast, which draws the Soul out of her dark Recesses into open Light and view, which rendereth our thoughts visible, and our intentions palpable.
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Hence, Loquere, ut te videam, Speak, that I may see you, or know what kind of man you are, is a saying which all men, at first meeting, do in their hearts direct one to another:
Hence, Speak, ut te videam, Speak, that I may see you, or know what kind of man you Are, is a saying which all men, At First meeting, do in their hearts Direct one to Another:
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The extent of Speech must needs be vast, since it is nearly commensurate to Thought it self, which it ever closely traceth, widely ranging through all the immense variety of objects;
The extent of Speech must needs be vast, since it is nearly commensurate to Thought it self, which it ever closely traces, widely ranging through all the immense variety of objects;
Whatever almost great or small is done in the Court or in the Hall, in the Church or at the Exchange, in the School or in the Shop, it is the Tongue alone that doeth it:
Whatever almost great or small is done in the Court or in the Hall, in the Church or At the Exchange, in the School or in the Shop, it is the Tongue alone that doth it:
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It is indeed the use of this strange organ which rendreth humane life, beyond the simple life of other creatures, so exceedingly various and compounded;
It is indeed the use of this strange organ which rendereth humane life, beyond the simple life of other creatures, so exceedingly various and compounded;
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which creates such a multiplicity of business, and which transacts it; while by it we communicate our secret conceptions, transfusing them into others;
which creates such a Multiplicity of business, and which transacts it; while by it we communicate our secret conceptions, transfusing them into Others;
yea, while it stoppeth the gaps of time, and filleth up the wide intervalls of business, our recreations and divertisements (the which do constitute a great portion of our life) mainly consisting therein:
yea, while it stoppeth the gaps of time, and fills up the wide intervals of business, our recreations and divertisements (the which do constitute a great portion of our life) mainly consisting therein:
Since numberless swarms of things roving in the fancy do thence incessantly obtrude themselves upon the Tongue, very much application of mind and great judgment are requisite to select out of them those few which are good and fit, rejecting all that is bad, and improper to be spoken.
Since numberless swarms of things roving in the fancy do thence incessantly obtrude themselves upon the Tongue, very much application of mind and great judgement Are requisite to select out of them those few which Are good and fit, rejecting all that is bad, and improper to be spoken.
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Since continually temptations occurr provoking or alluring to miscarriage in this kind, (for beside internal propensions and commotions of Soul, every object we behold, every company we are engaged in, every accident befalling us doth suggest somewhat inviting thereto;
Since continually temptations occur provoking or alluring to miscarriage in this kind, (for beside internal propensions and commotions of Soul, every Object we behold, every company we Are engaged in, every accident befalling us does suggest somewhat inviting thereto;
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the condition of our neighbour moving us, if high, to flatter, if low, to insult; our own fortune prompting, if prosperous, to boast, if cross, to murmur;
the condition of our neighbour moving us, if high, to flatter, if low, to insult; our own fortune prompting, if prosperous, to boast, if cross, to murmur;
since, I say, we are thus at every turn obnoxious to speak amiss,) it must be a matter of huge skill and caution, of mighty industry and resolution, to decline it.
since, I say, we Are thus At every turn obnoxious to speak amiss,) it must be a matter of huge skill and caution, of mighty industry and resolution, to decline it.
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And thus to maintain a constant guard over his heart and ways, thus in consequence thereof to curb and rule his Speech well, must assuredly be the mark of a very good person. Especially considering, that,
And thus to maintain a constant guard over his heart and ways, thus in consequence thereof to curb and Rule his Speech well, must assuredly be the mark of a very good person. Especially considering, that,
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Bad Actions are gross and bulky, taking up much time, and having much force spent on them, whence men easily observe and consider them in themselves and others:
Bad Actions Are gross and bulky, taking up much time, and having much force spent on them, whence men Easily observe and Consider them in themselves and Others:
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but ill Words are subtile and transient, soon born, and as soon deceased; whence men rashly utter them without much heed before them, or much reflexion after them.
but ill Words Are subtle and Transient, soon born, and as soon deceased; whence men rashly utter them without much heed before them, or much reflection After them.
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the vilest abuses of speech (even Blasphemy, Treason and Slander themselves) may be safely whispered into ears, which will receive them with pleasure and commendation.
the Vilest Abuses of speech (even Blasphemy, Treason and Slander themselves) may be safely whispered into ears, which will receive them with pleasure and commendation.
Hence whosoever, notwithstanding such encouragements to offend herein, and so few restraints from it, doth yet carefully forbear it, governing his Tongue according to rules of duty and reason, may justly be reputed a very good man. Furthermore,
Hence whosoever, notwithstanding such encouragements to offend herein, and so few restraints from it, does yet carefully forbear it, governing his Tongue according to rules of duty and reason, may justly be reputed a very good man. Furthermore,
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it being that chiefly which perverteth justice, which soweth dissensions, which raiseth all bad passions and animosities, which embroileth the world in seditions and factions, by which men wrong and abuse, deceive and seduce, defame and disgrace one another, whereby consequently innumerable vexations and disturbances are created among men;
it being that chiefly which perverteth Justice, which Soweth dissensions, which Raiseth all bad passion and animosities, which embroil the world in seditions and factions, by which men wrong and abuse, deceive and seduce, defame and disgrace one Another, whereby consequently innumerable vexations and disturbances Are created among men;
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he that by well governing his Speech preserveth himself from the guilt, disengageth his mind and life from the inconveniences of all such evils, (from the discreet and honest management thereof enjoying both innocence and peace,) must necessarily be as a very wise and happy,
he that by well governing his Speech Preserveth himself from the guilt, disengage his mind and life from the inconveniences of all such evils, (from the discreet and honest management thereof enjoying both innocence and peace,) must necessarily be as a very wise and happy,
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We may see divers, otherwise much restraining and much denying themselves, who yet indulge themselves a strange licenciousness in speaking whatever their humour or their passion dictates.
We may see diverse, otherwise much restraining and much denying themselves, who yet indulge themselves a strange licentiousness in speaking whatever their humour or their passion dictates.
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Many, in other respects harmless, (who would not for any thing smite or slay folks,) we may observe with their Tongue to commit horrible outrages upon any man that comes in their way.
Many, in other respects harmless, (who would not for any thing smite or slay folks,) we may observe with their Tongue to commit horrible outrages upon any man that comes in their Way.
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Frequently persons very punctual in their dealings, are very unjust in their language, cheating and robbing their neighbour of his reputation by envious detraction and hard censure.
Frequently Persons very punctual in their dealings, Are very unjust in their language, cheating and robbing their neighbour of his reputation by envious detraction and hard censure.
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Yea, not seldome we may observe, that even mighty pretenders to godliness, and zealous practisers of devotion, cannot forbear speaking things plainly repugnant to God's Law,
Yea, not seldom we may observe, that even mighty pretenders to godliness, and zealous practisers of devotion, cannot forbear speaking things plainly repugnant to God's Law,
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Such a lust (saith he, concerning the ill-governance of Speech) of this evil hath invaded the minds of men, that even those who have far receded from other vices, do yet fall into this,
Such a lust (Says he, Concerning the ill-governance of Speech) of this evil hath invaded the minds of men, that even those who have Far receded from other vices, do yet fallen into this,
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To which purpose it is requisite, that we should well understand and consider the nature of those several Offences to which Speech is liable, together with the special pravity, deformity and inconvenience of each:
To which purpose it is requisite, that we should well understand and Consider the nature of those several Offences to which Speech is liable, together with the special pravity, deformity and inconvenience of each:
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3. others against our Selves, infringing Sobriety, Discretion, or Modesty; or, 4. some are of a more general and abstracted nature, rambling through all matters,
3. Others against our Selves, infringing Sobriety, Discretion, or Modesty; or, 4. Some Are of a more general and abstracted nature, rambling through all matters,
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but (since I must be respectfull to patience, and carefull my self not to offend in Speech) I shall confine the rest of my present Discourse to the first sort, the Offences against Piety;
but (since I must be respectful to patience, and careful my self not to offend in Speech) I shall confine the rest of my present Discourse to the First sort, the Offences against Piety;
There hath been a race of men (and would to God that race were not even till now continued) concerning whom the Psalmist said, They speak loftily, they set their mouth against the heavens;
There hath been a raze of men (and would to God that raze were not even till now continued) Concerning whom the Psalmist said, They speak loftily, they Set their Mouth against the heavens;
who, with the profane Antiochus, speak marvellous things against the God of Gods. This of all impieties is the most prodigiously Gigantick, the most signal practice of enmity towards God,
who, with the profane Antiochus, speak marvellous things against the God of God's This of all impieties is the most prodigiously Gigantic, the most signal practice of enmity towards God,
for we cannot reach Heaven with our hands, or immediately assault God by our actions: other ill practice indeed obliquely, or by consequence dishonoureth God, and defameth goodness;
for we cannot reach Heaven with our hands, or immediately assault God by our actions: other ill practice indeed obliquely, or by consequence Dishonors God, and defameth Goodness;
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and pull down heaviest vengeance on his head, by opposing the irresistible power, and provoking the inflexible justice of God? What an abominable villany and baseness is it,
and pull down Heaviest vengeance on his head, by opposing the irresistible power, and provoking the inflexible Justice of God? What an abominable villainy and baseness is it,
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to precipitate and plunge himself into a double Hell, that of bitter remorse here, that of endless pain hereafter? But if he that reproacheth God and Religion be supposed distrustfull of their being and reality,
to precipitate and plunge himself into a double Hell, that of bitter remorse Here, that of endless pain hereafter? But if he that Reproacheth God and Religion be supposed distrustful of their being and reality,
for, beside the wild extravagance of such disbelief, against legions of cogent arguments and pregnant testimonies, against all the voice of nature and faith of history, against the settled judgment of wise and sober persons, who have studied and considered the point, against the current tradition of all Ages, and general consent of mankind;
for, beside the wild extravagance of such disbelief, against legions of cogent Arguments and pregnant testimonies, against all the voice of nature and faith of history, against the settled judgement of wise and Sobrium Persons, who have studied and considered the point, against the current tradition of all Ages, and general consent of mankind;
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beside also the palpable silliness which he displays, in causelesly (or for no other cause then soothing a phantastick humour) drawing upon himself the anger and hatred of all men, who are concerned for the interests of their Religion, thrusting himself into great dangers and mischiefs thence imminent to him both from private zeal, and publick law;
beside also the palpable silliness which he displays, in causelessly (or for no other cause then soothing a fantastic humour) drawing upon himself the anger and hatred of all men, who Are concerned for the interests of their Religion, thrusting himself into great dangers and mischiefs thence imminent to him both from private zeal, and public law;
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Who can endure, that He, whom he apprehends to be his grand Parent, his best Friend and Benefactour, his great Patron and Sovereign, should in down-right terms be defamed or disparaged? Who can patiently bear, that wherein he placeth his utmost hopes,
Who can endure, that He, whom he apprehends to be his grand Parent, his best Friend and Benefactor, his great Patron and Sovereign, should in downright terms be defamed or disparaged? Who can patiently bear, that wherein he places his utmost hope's,
and supreme felicity, to be expressly slighted or scorned? Who can take the offering to doe this, otherwise then for a most injurious reflexion upon his judgment and his practice? If he cannot believe in God, he may let them alone who do:
and supreme felicity, to be expressly slighted or scorned? Who can take the offering to do this, otherwise then for a most injurious reflection upon his judgement and his practice? If he cannot believe in God, he may let them alone who doe:
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Seeing also it is most evident, that hearty reverence of God, and a consciencious regard to Religion, do produce great benefits to mankind, being indeed the main supports of common honesty and sobriety, the sole curbs, effectually restraining men from unjust fraud and violence, from brutish lusts and passions;
Seeing also it is most evident, that hearty Reverence of God, and a conscientious regard to Religion, do produce great benefits to mankind, being indeed the main supports of Common honesty and sobriety, the sole curbs, effectually restraining men from unjust fraud and violence, from brutish Lustiest and passion;
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since apparently Religion prescribeth the best rules, and imposeth the strongest engagements to the performance of those actions, whereby not onely mens private welfare is promoted,
since apparently Religion prescribeth the best rules, and Imposes the Strongest engagements to the performance of those actions, whereby not only men's private welfare is promoted,
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since (as Cicero with good reason judged) Piety being removed, 'tis probable that Justice it self (of all Vertues the best guarded and fortified by humane power) could not subsist, no faith could be secured, no society could be preserved among men;
since (as Cicero with good reason judged) Piety being removed, it's probable that justice it self (of all Virtues the best guarded and fortified by humane power) could not subsist, no faith could be secured, no society could be preserved among men;
or that any other consideration can induce men to prefer duty to their Prince, the prosperity of their Country, fidelity toward their Friends or Neighbours,
or that any other consideration can induce men to prefer duty to their Prince, the Prosperity of their Country, Fidis towards their Friends or Neighbours,
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Since, I say, the credit of Religion is so very beneficial and usefull to mankind, 'tis plain, that he must be exceedingly spitefull and malicious, who shall by profane Discourse endeavour to supplant or shake it.
Since, I say, the credit of Religion is so very beneficial and useful to mankind, it's plain, that he must be exceedingly spiteful and malicious, who shall by profane Discourse endeavour to supplant or shake it.
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or a knack to make people loyal to their Prince, upright in their dealings, sober in their conversations, moderate in their passions, vertuous in all their doings;
or a knack to make people loyal to their Prince, upright in their dealings, Sobrium in their conversations, moderate in their passion, virtuous in all their doings;
II. Another like Offence against Piety is, to speak loosely and wantonly about Holy things, (things nearly related to God or to Religion,) to make such things the matter of sport and mockery, to play and trifle with them.
II another like Offence against Piety is, to speak loosely and wantonly about Holy things, (things nearly related to God or to Religion,) to make such things the matter of sport and mockery, to play and trifle with them.
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But of this I shall have occasion to speak in another Discourse. III. Another grand Offence against Piety is rash and vain Swearing in common discourse;
But of this I shall have occasion to speak in Another Discourse. III. another grand Offence against Piety is rash and vain Swearing in Common discourse;
making bold at every turn to salute God, fetching him down from Heaven to avouch any idle prattle, to second any giddy passion, to concern himself in any trivial affair of his;
making bold At every turn to salute God, fetching him down from Heaven to avouch any idle prattle, to second any giddy passion, to concern himself in any trivial affair of his;
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yea, calling and challenging the Almighty to damn and destroy him? But somewhat to repress these fond conceits and vile practices, let us, I pray, consider,
yea, calling and challenging the Almighty to damn and destroy him? But somewhat to repress these found conceits and vile practices, let us, I pray, Consider,
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his Justice, in rewarding veracity and equity, in avenging falshood and iniquity; his being the Supreme Lord of all persons, and last Judge in all causes:
his justice, in rewarding veracity and equity, in avenging falsehood and iniquity; his being the Supreme Lord of all Persons, and last Judge in all Causes:
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the cause should be certainly just and true, the matter worthy and weighty, the manner grave and solemn, the mind framed to earnest attention, and furnished with devout affections.
the cause should be Certainly just and true, the matter worthy and weighty, the manner grave and solemn, the mind framed to earnest attention, and furnished with devout affections.
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It is therefore horrible mockery, and profanation of a most sacred ordinance, when men presume to use it without any care or consideration, without any respect or awe, upon any slight or vain occasion.
It is Therefore horrible mockery, and profanation of a most sacred Ordinance, when men presume to use it without any care or consideration, without any respect or awe, upon any slight or vain occasion.
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the which as by rare and reverent use they are kept firm and fast, so by frequent and negligent application of them (by their prostitution to every light and toyish matter,) they are quite dissolved, or much slackned.
the which as by rare and reverend use they Are kept firm and fast, so by frequent and negligent application of them (by their prostitution to every Light and toyish matter,) they Are quite dissolved, or much slackened.
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For if Oaths generally become cheap and vile, what will that of Allegeance signify? if men are wont to dally with Swearing every-where, can they be expected to be strict and serious therein at the Bar,
For if Oaths generally become cheap and vile, what will that of Allegiance signify? if men Are wont to dally with Swearing everywhere, can they be expected to be strict and serious therein At the Bar,
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Wherefore 'tis a wonder, that any person, having in him a spark of ingenuity, or at all pretending to good manners, should find in his heart or deign to use it.
Wherefore it's a wonder, that any person, having in him a spark of ingenuity, or At all pretending to good manners, should find in his heart or deign to use it.
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For he that is so void of Conscience, as to swear vainly, what can engage him to speak truly? He that is so loose in one such point of obedience to God and Reason,
For he that is so void of Conscience, as to swear vainly, what can engage him to speak truly? He that is so lose in one such point of Obedience to God and Reason,
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or a horse, would altogether be as proper and pertinent. These superfluous words signify nothing, but that the speaker little skilleth the use of speech,
or a horse, would altogether be as proper and pertinent. These superfluous words signify nothing, but that the speaker little skilleth the use of speech,
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If Gentlemen would regard the Vertues of their ancestours, (that gallant Courage, that solid Wisedom, that noble Courtesy, which first advanced their Families,
If Gentlemen would regard the Virtues of their Ancestors, (that gallant Courage, that solid Wisdom, that noble Courtesy, which First advanced their Families,
Finally, as to this whole Point, about not offending in our Speech against Piety, we should consider, that as we our selves, with all our members and powers, were chiefly designed and framed to serve and glorify our Maker; (it being withall the greatest perfection of our nature,
Finally, as to this Whole Point, about not offending in our Speech against Piety, we should Consider, that as we our selves, with all our members and Powers, were chiefly designed and framed to serve and Glorify our Maker; (it being withal the greatest perfection of our nature,
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and the noblest privilege thereof so to doe;) so especially our Tongue and Speaking faculty were given us to declare our admiration and reverence of him, to express our love and gratitude toward him, to celebrate his praises, to acknowledge his benefits, to promote his honour and service.
and the Noblest privilege thereof so to do;) so especially our Tongue and Speaking faculty were given us to declare our admiration and Reverence of him, to express our love and gratitude towards him, to celebrate his praises, to acknowledge his benefits, to promote his honour and service.
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The best Masters of such wisedom are wont to interdict things, apt by unseasonable or excessive use to be perverted, in general forms of speech, leaving the restrictions, which the case may require or bear, to be made by the hearers or interpreters discretion:
The best Masters of such Wisdom Are wont to interdict things, apt by unseasonable or excessive use to be perverted, in general forms of speech, leaving the restrictions, which the case may require or bear, to be made by the hearers or Interpreters discretion:
This observation may be particularly supposed applicable to this precept of S. Paul, which seemeth universally to forbid a practice, commended (in some cases and degrees) by Philosophers as vertuous, not disallowed by Reason, commonly affected by men, often used by wise and good persons;
This observation may be particularly supposed applicable to this precept of S. Paul, which seems universally to forbid a practice, commended (in Some cases and Degrees) by Philosophers as virtuous, not disallowed by Reason, commonly affected by men, often used by wise and good Persons;
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or cancelling the dictates of sound Reason, but confirming and improving them;) so it carefully declineth them, injoyning us, that if there be any things NONLATINALPHABET, (lovely, or gratefull to men,) any things NONLATINALPHABET, (of good report and repute,) if there be any vertue and any praise, (any thing in the common apprehensions of men held worthy and laudable,) we should mind those things, that is, should yield them a regard answerable to the esteem they carry among rational and sober persons.
or cancelling the dictates of found Reason, but confirming and improving them;) so it carefully declineth them, enjoining us, that if there be any things, (lovely, or grateful to men,) any things, (of good report and repute,) if there be any virtue and any praise, (any thing in the Common apprehensions of men held worthy and laudable,) we should mind those things, that is, should yield them a regard answerable to the esteem they carry among rational and Sobrium Persons.
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or raillery, by our Translatours rendred Jesting,) that he may consist with himself, and be reconciled to Aristotle, who placeth this practice in the rank of Vertues;
or raillery, by our Translators rendered Jesting,) that he may consist with himself, and be reconciled to Aristotle, who places this practice in the rank of Virtues;
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NONLATINALPHABET, (saith he) NONLATINALPHABET, foolish talking, or facetiousness: such Facetiousness therefore he toucheth as doth include Folly, in the matter or manner thereof.
, (Says he), foolish talking, or facetiousness: such Facetiousness Therefore he touches as does include Folly, in the matter or manner thereof.
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Then he farther determineth it, by adjoyning a peculiar quality thereof, unprofitableness, or impertinency; NONLATINALPHABET, which are not pertinent, or conducible to any good purpose:
Then he farther determineth it, by adjoining a peculiar quality thereof, unprofitableness, or impertinency;, which Are not pertinent, or conducible to any good purpose:
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whence, in order to the guidance of our practice, it is needfull to distinguish the kinds, severing that which is allowable from that which is unlawfull;
whence, in order to the guidance of our practice, it is needful to distinguish the Kinds, severing that which is allowable from that which is unlawful;
And such a resolution seemeth indeed especially needfull in this our Age, (this pleasant and jocular Age,) which is so infinitely addicted to this sort of speaking, that it scarce doth affect or prize any thing near so much;
And such a resolution seems indeed especially needful in this our Age, (this pleasant and jocular Age,) which is so infinitely addicted to this sort of speaking, that it scarce does affect or prize any thing near so much;
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even to be noble and rich are inferiour things, and afford no such glory. Many at least, to purchase this glory, (to be deemed considerable in this faculty,
even to be noble and rich Are inferior things, and afford no such glory. Many At least, to purchase this glory, (to be deemed considerable in this faculty,
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so to the private dammage of many particular persons, and with no small prejudice to the publick, are our Times possessed and transported with this humour.
so to the private damage of many particular Persons, and with no small prejudice to the public, Are our Times possessed and transported with this humour.
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To repress the excess and extravagance whereof, nothing in way of discourse can serve better, then a plain declaration when and how such a practice is allowable or tolerable;
To repress the excess and extravagance whereof, nothing in Way of discourse can serve better, then a plain declaration when and how such a practice is allowable or tolerable;
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sometimes it is lodged in a sly question, in a smart answer, in a quirkish reason, in a shrewd intimation, in cunningly diverting, or cleverly retorting an objection:
sometime it is lodged in a sly question, in a smart answer, in a quirkish reason, in a shrewd intimation, in cunningly diverting, or cleverly retorting an objection:
sometimes it is couched in a bold scheme of speech, in a tart Irony, in a lusty Hyperbole, in a startling Metaphor, in a plausible reconciling of contradictions, or in acute Nonsense:
sometime it is couched in a bold scheme of speech, in a tart Irony, in a lusty Hyperbole, in a startling Metaphor, in a plausible reconciling of contradictions, or in acute Nonsense:
It is, in short, a manner of speaking out of the simple and plain way, (such as Reason teacheth and proveth things by,) which by a pretty surprizing uncouthness in conceit or expression doth affect and amuse the fancy, stirring in it some wonder, and breeding some delight thereto.
It is, in short, a manner of speaking out of the simple and plain Way, (such as Reason Teaches and Proves things by,) which by a pretty surprising uncouthness in conceit or expression does affect and amuse the fancy, stirring in it Some wonder, and breeding Some delight thereto.
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together with a lively briskness of humour, not apt to damp those sportful flashes of imagination. (Whence in Aristotle such persons are termed NONLATINALPHABET, dexterous men;
together with a lively briskness of humour, not apt to damp those sportful flashes of imagination. (Whence in Aristotle such Persons Are termed, dexterous men;
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But saying no more concerning what it is, and leaving it to your imagination and experience to supply the defect of such explication, I shall address my self to shew,
But saying no more Concerning what it is, and leaving it to your imagination and experience to supply the defect of such explication, I shall address my self to show,
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Such Facetiousness is not absolutely unreasonable or unlawfull, which ministreth harmless divertisement, and delight to conversation: (harmless, I say, that is, not intrenching upon Piety, not infringing Charity or Justice, not disturbing Peace.) For Christianity is not so tetrical,
Such Facetiousness is not absolutely unreasonable or unlawful, which Ministereth harmless divertisement, and delight to Conversation: (harmless, I say, that is, not entrenching upon Piety, not infringing Charity or justice, not disturbing Peace.) For Christianity is not so tetrical,
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if it may be apt to raise our drooping spirits, to allay our irksome cares, to whet our blunted industry, to recreate our minds being tired or cloyed with graver occupations;
if it may be apt to raise our drooping spirits, to allay our irksome Cares, to whet our blunted industry, to recreate our minds being tired or cloyed with graver occupations;
why may we not as well to them accommodate our organs of speech, and interiour sense? Why should those games which excite our wits and fancies be less reasonable,
why may we not as well to them accommodate our organs of speech, and interior sense? Why should those games which excite our wits and fancies be less reasonable,
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yea sometimes enlightning and instructing it, by good sense conveyed in jocular expression? It would surely be hard, that we should be tied ever to knit the brow,
yea sometime enlightening and instructing it, by good sense conveyed in jocular expression? It would surely be hard, that we should be tied ever to knit the brow,
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and squeeze the brain, (to be always sadly dumpish, or seriously pensive,) that all divertisement of mirth and pleasantness should be shut out of conversation:
and squeeze the brain, (to be always sadly dumpish, or seriously pensive,) that all divertisement of mirth and pleasantness should be shut out of Conversation:
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and how can we better relieve our minds, or relax our thoughts, how can we be more ingenuously chearfull, in what more kindly way can we exhilarate our selves and others,
and how can we better relieve our minds, or relax our thoughts, how can we be more ingenuously cheerful, in what more kindly Way can we exhilarate our selves and Others,
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and all persons sometimes, uncapable otherwise to divert themselves, then by such discourse? Shall we, I say, have no recreation? or must our recreations be ever clownish,
and all Persons sometime, uncapable otherwise to divert themselves, then by such discourse? Shall we, I say, have no recreation? or must our recreations be ever clownish,
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or childish, consisting meerly in rustical efforts, or in petty sleights of bodily strength and activity? Were we in fine obliged ever to talk like Philosophers, assigning dry reasons for every thing,
or childish, consisting merely in rustical efforts, or in Petty sleights of bodily strength and activity? Were we in fine obliged ever to talk like Philosophers, assigning dry Reasons for every thing,
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and dropping grave sentences upon all occasions, would it not much deaden humane life, and make ordinary conversation exceedingly to languish? Facetiousnesse therefore in such cases,
and dropping grave sentences upon all occasions, would it not much deaden humane life, and make ordinary Conversation exceedingly to languish? Facetiousness Therefore in such cases,
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The Holy Scripture doth not indeed use it frequently; (it not suting the Divine simplicity and stately gravity thereof to doe so;) yet its condescension thereto at any time sufficiently doth authorize a cautious use thereof.
The Holy Scripture does not indeed use it frequently; (it not suiting the Divine simplicity and stately gravity thereof to do so;) yet its condescension thereto At any time sufficiently does authorise a cautious use thereof.
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When sarcastical twitches are needfull to pierce the thick skins of men, to correct their lethargick stupidity, to rouze them out of their drouzy negligence;
When sarcastical Twitches Are needful to pierce the thick skins of men, to correct their lethargic stupidity, to rouse them out of their drowsy negligence;
3. Facetious discourse particularly may be commodious for reproving some vices, and reclaiming some persons; (as Salt for cleansing and curing some sores.) It commonly procureth a more easie accesse to the ears of men,
3. Facetious discourse particularly may be commodious for reproving Some vices, and reclaiming Some Persons; (as Salt for cleansing and curing Some sores.) It commonly procureth a more easy access to the ears of men,
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or demure with the scornfull? If we design either to please or vex them into better manners, we must be as sportfull in a manner, or as contemptuous as themselves.
or demure with the scornful? If we Design either to please or vex them into better manners, we must be as sportful in a manner, or as contemptuous as themselves.
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and being come thither, it with especial advantage may impresse good advice; making an offender more clearly to see, and more deeply to feel his miscarriage;
and being come thither, it with especial advantage may Impress good Advice; making an offender more clearly to see, and more deeply to feel his miscarriage;
4. Some Errours likewise in this way may be most properly and most succesfully confuted; such as deserve not, and hardly can bear a serious and solid confutation.
4. some Errors likewise in this Way may be most properly and most successfully confuted; such as deserve not, and hardly can bear a serious and solid confutation.
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Briefly, perverse obstinacy is more easily quelled, petulant impudence is sooner dashed, Sophistical captiousnesse is more safely eluded, Sceptical wantonnesse is more surely confounded in this,
Briefly, perverse obstinacy is more Easily quelled, petulant impudence is sooner dashed, Sophistical captiousness is more safely eluded, Sceptical wantonness is more surely confounded in this,
To yield to a slanderous reviler a serious reply, or to make a formal plea against his charge, doth seem to imply, that we much consider, or deeply resent it;
To yield to a slanderous reviler a serious reply, or to make a formal plea against his charge, does seem to imply, that we much Consider, or deeply resent it;
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They being destitute of good reason, do usually recommend their absurd and pestilent notions by a pleasantnesse of conceit and expression, bewitching the fancies of shallow hearers,
They being destitute of good reason, do usually recommend their absurd and pestilent notions by a pleasantness of conceit and expression, bewitching the fancies of shallow hearers,
Since men are so irreclaimably disposed to mirth and laughter, it may be well to set them in the right pin, to divert their humour into the proper chanel, that they may please themselves in deriding things which deserve it, ceasing to laugh at that which requireth reverence or horrour.
Since men Are so irreclaimably disposed to mirth and laughter, it may be well to Set them in the right pin, to divert their humour into the proper channel, that they may please themselves in deriding things which deserve it, ceasing to laugh At that which requires Reverence or horror.
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It may also be expedient to put the world out of conceit, that all sober and good men are a sort of such lumpish or sour people, that they can utter nothing but flat and drowzy stuff;
It may also be expedient to put the world out of conceit, that all Sobrium and good men Are a sort of such lumpish or sour people, that they can utter nothing but flat and drowsy stuff;
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when many strict and subtle arguings, many zealous declamations, many wholsome serious discourses have been spent, without effecting the extirpation of bad principles,
when many strict and subtle arguings, many zealous declamations, many wholesome serious discourses have been spent, without effecting the extirpation of bad principles,
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If it be lawfull, (as by the best authorities it plainly doth appear to be,) in using Rhetorical schemes, Poetical strains, involutions of sense in Allegories, Fables, Parables,
If it be lawful, (as by the best authorities it plainly does appear to be,) in using Rhetorical schemes, Poetical strains, involutions of sense in Allegories, Fables, Parables,
why may not Facetiousness, issuing from the same principles, directed to the same ends, serving to like purposes, be likewise used blamelesly? If those exorbitancies of speech may be accommodated to instill good Doctrine into the head, to excite good Passions in the heart, to illustrate and adorn the Truth, in a delightfull and taking way;
why may not Facetiousness, issuing from the same principles, directed to the same ends, serving to like Purposes, be likewise used blamelessly? If those Extravagancies of speech may be accommodated to instill good Doctrine into the head, to excite good Passion in the heart, to illustrate and adorn the Truth, in a delightful and taking Way;
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why, they being retained, should it be rejected? especially considering how difficult often it may be, to distinguish those forms of discourse from this,
why, they being retained, should it be rejected? especially considering how difficult often it may be, to distinguish those forms of discourse from this,
8. I shall onely adde, that of old even the sagest and gravest persons (persons of most rigid and severe Vertue) did much affect this kind of discourse,
8. I shall only add, that of old even the Sagest and Gravest Persons (Persons of most rigid and severe Virtue) did much affect this kind of discourse,
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The great introducer of moral wisedom among the Pagans did practise it so much, (by it repressing the windy pride and fallacious vanity of Sophisters in his time,) that he thereby got the name of NONLATINALPHABET, the Droll: and the rest of those who pursued his design, do by numberless stories and Apophthegms recorded of them appear well skilled,
The great introducer of moral Wisdom among the Pagans did practise it so much, (by it repressing the windy pride and fallacious vanity of Sophisters in his time,) that he thereby god the name of, the Droll: and the rest of those who pursued his Design, do by numberless stories and Apophthegms recorded of them appear well skilled,
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Many great Princes, (as Augustus Caesar for one, many of whose Jests are extant in Macrobius,) many grave Statesmen, (as Cicero particularly, who composed several books of Jests,) many famous Captains, (as Fabius M. Cato the Censor, Scipio Africanus, Epaminondas, Themistocles, Phocion, and many others, whose witty Sayings together with their Martial exploits are reported by Historians,) have pleased themselves herein,
Many great Princes, (as Augustus Caesar for one, many of whose Jests Are extant in Macrobius,) many grave Statesmen, (as Cicero particularly, who composed several books of Jests,) many famous Captains, (as Fabius M. Cato the Censor, Scipio Africanus, Epaminondas, Themistocles, Phocion, and many Others, whose witty Sayings together with their Martial exploits Are reported by Historians,) have pleased themselves herein,
since it may be so cleanly, handsomely and innocently used, as not to defile or discompose the mind of the speaker, not to wrong or harm the hearer, not to derogate from any worthy subject of discourse, not to infringe decency, to disturb peace, to violate any of the grand duties incumbent on us, (Piety, Charity, Justice, Sobriety,) but rather sometimes may yield advantage in those respects;
since it may be so cleanly, handsomely and innocently used, as not to defile or discompose the mind of the speaker, not to wrong or harm the hearer, not to derogate from any worthy Subject of discourse, not to infringe decency, to disturb peace, to violate any of the grand duties incumbent on us, (Piety, Charity, justice, Sobriety,) but rather sometime may yield advantage in those respects;
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it is the abuse thereof, to which (as all pleasant things are dangerous, and apt to degenerate into baits of intemperance and excesse) it is very liable, that corrupteth it;
it is the abuse thereof, to which (as all pleasant things Are dangerous, and apt to degenerate into baits of intemperance and excess) it is very liable, that corrupteth it;
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II. 1. All profane Jesting, all speaking loosely and wantonly about Holy things, (things nearly related to God and Religion,) making such things the matters of sport and mockery, playing and trifling with them, is certainly prohibited,
II 1. All profane Jesting, all speaking loosely and wantonly about Holy things, (things nearly related to God and Religion,) making such things the matters of sport and mockery, playing and trifling with them, is Certainly prohibited,
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It is an infallible sign of a vain and light spirit, which considereth little, and cannot distinguish things, to talk slightly concerning persons of high dignity, to whom especial respect is due;
It is an infallible Signen of a vain and Light Spirit, which Considereth little, and cannot distinguish things, to talk slightly Concerning Persons of high dignity, to whom especial respect is due;
or about matters of great importance, which deserve very serious consideration. No man speaketh, or should speak, of his Prince that which he hath not weighed,
or about matters of great importance, which deserve very serious consideration. No man speaks, or should speak, of his Prince that which he hath not weighed,
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so we should not presume to mention his Name, his Word, his Institutions, any thing immediately belonging to him, without profoundest reverence and dread.
so we should not presume to mention his Name, his Word, his Institutions, any thing immediately belonging to him, without profoundest Reverence and dread.
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and are the true life and health of our Soul, are interest in God's favour and mercy, are everlasting glory and blisse affairs of less moment? are the treasures and joys of Paradise, are the dammages and torments in Hell more jesting matters? No certainly, no:
and Are the true life and health of our Soul, Are Interest in God's favour and mercy, Are everlasting glory and bliss affairs of less moment? Are the treasures and Joys of Paradise, Are the damages and torments in Hell more jesting matters? No Certainly, no:
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in all reason therefore it becometh us, and it infinitely concerneth us, when-ever we think of these things, to be in best earnest, always to speak of them in most sober sadness.
in all reason Therefore it Becometh us, and it infinitely concerns us, whenever we think of these things, to be in best earnest, always to speak of them in most Sobrium sadness.
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to saorifice their honour to our vain pleasure, being like the ridiculous fondness of that people, which (as Aelian reporteth) worshipping a Fly, did offer up an Oxe thereto.
to saorifice their honour to our vain pleasure, being like the ridiculous fondness of that people, which (as Aelian Reporteth) worshipping a Fly, did offer up an Ox thereto.
These things were by God instituted, and proposed to us for purposes quite different; to compose our hearts, and settle our fancies in a most serious frame;
These things were by God instituted, and proposed to us for Purposes quite different; to compose our hearts, and settle our fancies in a most serious frame;
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who cannot seem ingenious under the charge of so highly trespassing upon decency, disclaiming wisedom, wounding the ears of others, and their own consciences. Seem ingenious, I say;
who cannot seem ingenious under the charge of so highly trespassing upon decency, disclaiming Wisdom, wounding the ears of Others, and their own Consciences. Seem ingenious, I say;
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when, to be reckoned Wits, we prove our selves stark wild? Surely to this case we may accommodate that of a truly-great Wit, King Solomon; I said of laughter, It is mad;
when, to be reckoned Wits, we prove our selves stark wild? Surely to this case we may accommodate that of a truly-great Wit, King Solomon; I said of laughter, It is mad;
When men, to raise an admiration of their wit, to please themselves, or gratifie the humour of other men, do expose their Neighbour to scorn and contempt, making ignominious reflexions upon his person or his actions, taunting his real imperfections,
When men, to raise an admiration of their wit, to please themselves, or gratify the humour of other men, do expose their Neighbour to scorn and contempt, making ignominious reflexions upon his person or his actions, taunting his real imperfections,
or fastning imaginary ones upon him, they transgress their duty, and abuse their wits; 'tis not urbanity, or genuine facetiousnesse, but uncivil rudenesse, or vile malignity.
or fastening imaginary ones upon him, they transgress their duty, and abuse their wits; it's not urbanity, or genuine facetiousness, but Uncivil rudeness, or vile malignity.
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To doe thus, as it is the office of mean and base spirits, (unfit for any worthy or weighty employments,) so it is full of inhumanity, of iniquity, of indecency, and folly.
To do thus, as it is the office of mean and base spirits, (unfit for any worthy or weighty employments,) so it is full of inhumanity, of iniquity, of indecency, and folly.
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to play rudely with a thing so very brittle, yet of so vast price; which being once broken or crackt, it is very hard, and scarce possible, to repair.
to play rudely with a thing so very brittle, yet of so vast price; which being once broken or cracked, it is very hard, and scarce possible, to repair.
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A small transient pleasure, a tickling the ears, wagging the lungs, forming the face into a smile, a giggle or a humme, are not to be purchased with the grievous distast and smart, perhaps with the real dammage and mischief, of our Neighbour, which attend upon contempt.
A small Transient pleasure, a tickling the ears, wagging the lungs, forming the face into a smile, a giggle or a humme, Are not to be purchased with the grievous distaste and smart, perhaps with the real damage and mischief, of our Neighbour, which attend upon contempt.
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Such Jesting which doth not season wholsome or harmlesse discourse, but giveth a haut-goust to putid and poisonous stuff, gratifying distempered palates and corrupt stomachs, is indeed odious and despicable folly, to be cast out with loathing, to be troden under foot with contempt.
Such Jesting which does not season wholesome or harmless discourse, but gives a haut-goust to putid and poisonous stuff, gratifying distempered palates and corrupt stomachs, is indeed odious and despicable folly, to be cast out with loathing, to be trodden under foot with contempt.
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and to render men ashamed thereof;) and it manifestly proceedeth from a desperate corruption of mind, (from a mind hardned and emboldned, sold & enslaved to wickedness:) whence they who deal therein are in Holy Scripture represented as egregious sinners,
and to render men ashamed thereof;) and it manifestly Proceedeth from a desperate corruption of mind, (from a mind hardened and emboldened, sold & enslaved to wickedness:) whence they who deal therein Are in Holy Scripture represented as egregious Sinners,
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or persons superlatively wicked, under the name of Scorners; (NONLATINALPHABET, Pests, or pestilent men, the Greek Translatours call them, properly enough in regard to the effects of their practice;) concerning whom the Wise-man (signifying how God will meet with them in their own way) saith, Surely the Lord scorneth the scorners.
or Persons superlatively wicked, under the name of Scorner's; (, Pests, or pestilent men, the Greek Translators call them, properly enough in regard to the effects of their practice;) Concerning whom the Wiseman (signifying how God will meet with them in their own Way) Says, Surely the Lord scorneth the Scorner's.
and hath a competence of true wit, or a right knowledge of good manners, (who knows — inurbanum lepido seponere dicto,) it cannot but be unsavoury and loathsome.
and hath a competence of true wit, or a right knowledge of good manners, (who knows — inurbanum lepido seponere Dicto,) it cannot but be unsavoury and loathsome.
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who knows not how to be ingenious within reasonable compasse, but to pick up a sorry conceit is forced to make excursions beyond the bounds of honesty and decency.
who knows not how to be ingenious within reasonable compass, but to pick up a sorry conceit is forced to make excursions beyond the bounds of honesty and decency.
they have a particular unaptnesse to describe any good thing, or commend any worthy person; being destitute of right Idea's, and proper terms answerable to such purposes:
they have a particular unaptness to describe any good thing, or commend any worthy person; being destitute of right Idea's, and proper terms answerable to such Purposes:
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In deliberations and debates about affairs of great importance, the simple manner of speaking to the point is the proper, easie, clear and compendious way:
In deliberations and debates about affairs of great importance, the simple manner of speaking to the point is the proper, easy, clear and compendious Way:
as a condiment, and furtherance, not an impediment or clog thereto. He that for his sport neglects his businesse, deserves indeed to be reckoned among children;
as a condiment, and furtherance, not an impediment or clog thereto. He that for his sport neglects his business, deserves indeed to be reckoned among children;
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A man of ripe age, and sound judgment, for refreshment to himself, or in complaisance to others, may sometimes condescend to play in this, or any other harmlesse way:
A man of ripe age, and found judgement, for refreshment to himself, or in complaisance to Others, may sometime condescend to play in this, or any other harmless Way:
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but to be fond of it, to prosecute it with a carefull or painfull eagernesse, to dote and dwell upon it, to reckon it a brave or fine thing, a singular matter of commendation, a transcendent accomplishment, any-wise preferrable to rational endowments,
but to be found of it, to prosecute it with a careful or painful eagerness, to dote and dwell upon it, to reckon it a brave or fine thing, a singular matter of commendation, a transcendent accomplishment, anywise preferable to rational endowments,
What can be more absurd, then to make a businesse of play, to be studious or laborious in toys, to make a profession or drive a trade of impertinency? what more plain non-sense can there be, then to be earnest in jest, to be continual in divertisement, or constant in pastime;
What can be more absurd, then to make a business of play, to be studious or laborious in toys, to make a profession or drive a trade of impertinency? what more plain nonsense can there be, then to be earnest in jest, to be continual in divertisement, or constant in pastime;
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that Princely and powerfull faculty, which is able to reach so lofty objects, and to atchieve so mighty works;) not to sooth fancy, that brutish, shallow,
that Princely and powerful faculty, which is able to reach so lofty objects, and to achieve so mighty works;) not to sooth fancy, that brutish, shallow,
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Yes, we were purposely designed, and fitly framed, to understand and contemplate, to affect and delight in, to undertake and pursue most noble and worthy things;
Yes, we were purposely designed, and fitly framed, to understand and contemplate, to affect and delight in, to undertake and pursue most noble and worthy things;
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to be employed in businesse considerably profitable to our selves, and beneficial to others: We do therefore strangely debase our selves, when we do strongly bend our minds to,
to be employed in business considerably profitable to our selves, and beneficial to Others: We do Therefore strangely debase our selves, when we do strongly bend our minds to,
It is simple Reason (as dull and dry as it seemeth) which expediteth all the grand affairs, which accomplisheth all the mighty works that we see done in the world.
It is simple Reason (as dull and dry as it seems) which expedite all the grand affairs, which accomplisheth all the mighty works that we see done in the world.
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so as to nauseate serious businesse, or disrelish the more worthy entertainments of our minds. This is the great danger of it, which we daily see men to incurr;
so as to nauseate serious business, or disrelish the more worthy entertainments of our minds. This is the great danger of it, which we daily see men to incur;
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they are so bewitched with a humour of being witty themselves, or of hearkning to the fancies of other ▪ that it is this onely which they can like or savour, which they can endure to think or talk of.
they Are so bewitched with a humour of being witty themselves, or of Harkening to the fancies of other ▪ that it is this only which they can like or savour, which they can endure to think or talk of.
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but yet those, being grounded on some real ability, or some usefull skill, are wise and manly in comparison to this, which standeth on a foundation so manifestly slight and weak.
but yet those, being grounded on Some real ability, or Some useful skill, Are wise and manly in comparison to this, which Stands on a Foundation so manifestly slight and weak.
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The old Philosophers by a severe Father were called animalia gloriae, animals of glory; and by a Satyrical Poet they were termed bladders of vanity: but they at least did catch at praise from praise-worthy knowledge;
The old Philosophers by a severe Father were called animalia Glory, animals of glory; and by a Satyrical Poet they were termed bladders of vanity: but they At least did catch At praise from praiseworthy knowledge;
but these animalcula gloriae, these flies, these insects of glory, these, not bladders, but bubbles of vanity, would be admired and praised for that which is no-wise admirable or laudable;
but these animalcula Glory, these flies, these insects of glory, these, not bladders, but bubbles of vanity, would be admired and praised for that which is nowise admirable or laudable;
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ever well tuned, and ready for the performance of holy Devotions, and the practice of most serious duties with earnest attention and fervent affection:
ever well tuned, and ready for the performance of holy Devotions, and the practice of most serious duties with earnest attention and fervent affection:
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Wherefore we should never suffer them to be dissolved into levity, or disordered into a wanton frame, indisposing us for religious thoughts and actions.
Wherefore we should never suffer them to be dissolved into levity, or disordered into a wanton frame, indisposing us for religious thoughts and actions.
We ought always in our behaviour to maintain, not onely NONLATINALPHABET, a fitting decency, but also NONLATINALPHABET, a stately gravity, a kind of venerable majesty, sutable to that high rank which we bear of God's Friends, and Children;
We ought always in our behaviour to maintain, not only, a fitting decency, but also, a stately gravity, a kind of venerable majesty, suitable to that high rank which we bear of God's Friends, and Children;
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Wherefore we should not let our selves be transported into any excessive pitch of lightnesse, inconsistent with or prejudicial to our Christian state and businesse.
Wherefore we should not let our selves be transported into any excessive pitch of lightness, inconsistent with or prejudicial to our Christian state and business.
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So the old Spanish Gentleman may be interpreted to have been wise, who, when his Son upon a voiage to the Indies took his leave of him, gave him this odd advice;
So the old Spanish Gentleman may be interpreted to have been wise, who, when his Son upon a voyage to the Indies took his leave of him, gave him this odd Advice;
If without wronging others, or derogating from our selves, we can be facetious; if we can use our wits in jesting innocently, and conveniently; we may sometimes do it:
If without wronging Others, or derogating from our selves, we can be facetious; if we can use our wits in jesting innocently, and conveniently; we may sometime do it:
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Now the God of grace and peace — make us perfect in every good work to doe his will, working in us that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Now the God of grace and peace — make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is well pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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AMong other Precepts of Good life (directing the practice of Vertue, and abstinence from Sin) S. James doth insert this about Swearing, couched in expression denoting his great earnestnesse,
AMong other Precepts of Good life (directing the practice of Virtue, and abstinence from since) S. James does insert this about Swearing, couched in expression denoting his great earnestness,
and which thence, questionlesse, the brethren to whom S. James did write did well understand themselves obliged to forbear, having learnt so in the first Catechisms of Christian institution;
and which thence, questionless, the brothers to whom S. James did write did well understand themselves obliged to forbear, having learned so in the First Catechisms of Christian Institution;
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the invoking God's Name, appealing to his testimony, and provoking his judgment, upon any slight occasion, in common talk, with vain incogitancy, or profane boldnesse.
the invoking God's Name, appealing to his testimony, and provoking his judgement, upon any slight occasion, in Common talk, with vain incogitancy, or profane boldness.
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Could he have said more? would he have said so much, if he had not conceived the matter to be of exceeding weight and consequence? And that it is so, I mean now, by God's help, to shew you, by proposing some Considerations, whereby the hainous wickednesse, together with the monstrous folly, of such rash and vain Swearing will appear;
Could he have said more? would he have said so much, if he had not conceived the matter to be of exceeding weight and consequence? And that it is so, I mean now, by God's help, to show you, by proposing Some Considerations, whereby the heinous wickedness, together with the monstrous folly, of such rash and vain Swearing will appear;
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It is (as it is phrased in the Decalogue, and other-where in Holy Scripture) an assuming the Name of our God, and applying it to our purpose, to countenance and confirm what we say.
It is (as it is phrased in the Decalogue, and otherwhere in Holy Scripture) an assuming the Name of our God, and applying it to our purpose, to countenance and confirm what we say.
It is an appeal to God as a most upright Judge, whether we do prevaricate in asserting what we do not believe true, or in promising what we are not firmly resolved to perform.
It is an appeal to God as a most upright Judge, whither we do prevaricate in asserting what we do not believe true, or in promising what we Are not firmly resolved to perform.
Whence we may collect, that Swearing ever doth require great modesty and composednesse of spirit, very serious consideration and solicitous care, that we be not rude and saucy with God, in taking up his Name, and prostituting it to vile or mean uses;
Whence we may collect, that Swearing ever does require great modesty and composedness of Spirit, very serious consideration and solicitous care, that we be not rude and saucy with God, in taking up his Name, and prostituting it to vile or mean uses;
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that we do not slight his venerable Justice, by rashly provoking it against us; that we do not precipitantly throw our Souls into most dangerous snares and intricacies.
that we do not slight his venerable justice, by rashly provoking it against us; that we do not precipitantly throw our Souls into most dangerous snares and intricacies.
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with unhallowed breath to vent and tosse that great and glorious, that most holy, that reverend, that fearfull and terrible Name of the Lord our God, the great Creatour, the mighty Sovereign, the dreadfull Judge of all the world;
with unhallowed breath to vent and toss that great and glorious, that most holy, that reverend, that fearful and terrible Name of the Lord our God, the great Creator, the mighty Sovereign, the dreadful Judge of all the world;
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that Name which all Heaven with profoundest submission doth adore, which the Angelical powers, the brightest and purest Seraphim, without hiding their faces, and reverential horrour, cannot utter or hear;
that Name which all Heaven with profoundest submission does adore, which the Angelical Powers, the Brightest and Purest Seraphim, without hiding their faces, and reverential horror, cannot utter or hear;
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the very thought whereof should strike awe through our hearts, the mention whereof would make any sober man to tremble? NONLATINALPHABET, For how (saith S. Chrysostome) is it not absurd, that a servant should not dare to call his Master by name,
the very Thought whereof should strike awe through our hearts, the mention whereof would make any Sobrium man to tremble?, For how (Says S. Chrysostom) is it not absurd, that a servant should not Dare to call his Master by name,
How grievous indecency is it, at every turn to summon our Maker, and call down Almighty God from Heaven, to attend our pleasure, to vouch our idle prattle, to second our giddy passions, to concern his Truth, his Justice, his Power in our triviall affairs?
How grievous indecency is it, At every turn to summon our Maker, and call down Almighty God from Heaven, to attend our pleasure, to vouch our idle prattle, to second our giddy passion, to concern his Truth, his justice, his Power in our trivial affairs?
What a wildnesse is it, to dally with that Judgment upon which the eternal doom of all creatures dependeth, at which the pillars of heaven are astonished, which hurled down legions of Angels from the top of Heaven and happiness into the bottomless dungeon;
What a wildness is it, to dally with that Judgement upon which the Eternal doom of all creatures dependeth, At which the pillars of heaven Are astonished, which hurled down legions of Angels from the top of Heaven and happiness into the bottomless dungeon;
Who can expresse the wretchednesse of that folly, which so entangleth us with inextricable knots, and enchaineth our Souls so rashly with desperate obligations?
Who can express the wretchedness of that folly, which so entangleth us with inextricable knots, and enchaineth our Souls so rashly with desperate obligations?
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Wherefore he that would but a little mind what he doeth when he dareth to swear, what it is to meddle with the adorable Name, the venerable Testimony, the formidable Judgment, the terrible Vengeance of the Divine Majesty, into what a case he putteth himself,
Wherefore he that would but a little mind what he doth when he dareth to swear, what it is to meddle with the adorable Name, the venerable Testimony, the formidable Judgement, the terrible Vengeance of the Divine Majesty, into what a case he putteth himself,
II. We may consider, that Swearing (agreeably to its nature, or natural aptitude and tendency) is represented in Holy Scripture as a special part of religious Worship, or Devotion toward God;
II We may Consider, that Swearing (agreeably to its nature, or natural aptitude and tendency) is represented in Holy Scripture as a special part of religious Worship, or Devotion towards God;
we piously do acknowledge his principal Attributes, and special Prerogatives; (his Omnipresence and his Omniscience, extending it self to our most inward thoughts, our secretest purposes, our closest retirements;
we piously do acknowledge his principal Attributes, and special Prerogatives; (his Omnipresence and his Omniscience, extending it self to our most inward thoughts, our secretest Purposes, our closest retirements;
Swearing doth also intimate a pious trust and confidence in God; as Aristotle observeth. Such things a serious Oath doth imply, to such purposes Swearing naturally serveth;
Swearing does also intimate a pious trust and confidence in God; as Aristotle observeth. Such things a serious Oath does imply, to such Purposes Swearing naturally serves;
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God in goodnesse to such ends hath pleased to lend us his great Name, allowing us to cite him for a Witnesse, to have recourse to his Bar, to engage his Justice and Power, when-ever the case deserveth and requireth it,
God in Goodness to such ends hath pleased to lend us his great Name, allowing us to Cite him for a Witness, to have recourse to his Bar, to engage his justice and Power, whenever the case deserveth and requires it,
As therefore all other acts of Devotion, wherein immediate application is made to the Divine Majesty, should never be performed without most hearty intention, most serious consideration, most lowly reverence;
As Therefore all other acts of Devotion, wherein immediate application is made to the Divine Majesty, should never be performed without most hearty intention, most serious consideration, most lowly Reverence;
If we do presume to offer this service, we should doe it in the manner appointed by himself, according to the conditions prescribed in the Prophet, Thou shalt swear, The Lord liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousnesse:
If we do presume to offer this service, we should do it in the manner appointed by himself, according to the conditions prescribed in the Prophet, Thou shalt swear, The Lord lives, in truth, in judgement, and in righteousness:
in righteousnesse, being satisfied in conscience, that we do not therein infringe any rule of Piety toward God, of Equity toward men, of Sobriety and discretion in regard to our selves.
in righteousness, being satisfied in conscience, that we do not therein infringe any Rule of Piety towards God, of Equity towards men, of Sobriety and discretion in regard to our selves.
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the design of it must be honest, and usefull to considerable purposes; (tending to God's honour, our Neighbour's benefit, our own welfare;) the matter of it should be not onely just and lawfull, but worthy and weighty;
the Design of it must be honest, and useful to considerable Purposes; (tending to God's honour, our Neighbour's benefit, our own welfare;) the matter of it should be not only just and lawful, but worthy and weighty;
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Otherwise, if we do venture to swear, without due advice and care, without much respect and awe, upon any slight or vain (not to say, bad or unlawfull) occasion;
Otherwise, if we do venture to swear, without due Advice and care, without much respect and awe, upon any slight or vain (not to say, bad or unlawful) occasion;
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we then desecrate Swearing, and are guilty of profaning a most sacred Ordinance: the doing so doth imply base hypocrisie, or leud mockery, or abominable wantonnesse and folly;
we then desecrate Swearing, and Are guilty of profaning a most sacred Ordinance: the doing so does imply base hypocrisy, or lewd mockery, or abominable wantonness and folly;
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Such Swearing therefore is very dishonourable and injurious to God, very prejudicial to Religion, very repugnant to Piety. III. We may consider that the Swearing prohibited is very noxious to humane Society.
Such Swearing Therefore is very dishonourable and injurious to God, very prejudicial to Religion, very repugnant to Piety. III. We may Consider that the Swearing prohibited is very noxious to humane Society.
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The great prop of Society (which upholdeth the safety, peace and welfare thereof, in observing laws, dispensing justice, discharging trusts, keeping contracts,
The great prop of Society (which upholds the safety, peace and welfare thereof, in observing laws, dispensing Justice, discharging trusts, keeping contracts,
That men should uprightly discharge offices serviceable to publick good, it doth behove that they be firmly engaged to perform the trusts reposed in them.
That men should uprightly discharge Offices serviceable to public good, it does behove that they be firmly engaged to perform the trusts reposed in them.
That the safety of Governours may be preserved, and the obedience due to them maintained secure from attempts to which they are liable, (by the treachery, levity, perverseness, timorousness, ambition, all such lusts and ill humours of men,) it is expedient that men should be tied with the strictest bands of allegeance.
That the safety of Governors may be preserved, and the Obedience due to them maintained secure from attempts to which they Are liable, (by the treachery, levity, perverseness, timorousness, ambition, all such Lustiest and ill humours of men,) it is expedient that men should be tied with the Strictest bans of allegiance.
That controversies emergent about the interests of men should be determined, and an end put to strife by peremptory and satisfactory means, is plainly necessary for common quiet.
That controversies emergent about the interests of men should be determined, and an end put to strife by peremptory and satisfactory means, is plainly necessary for Common quiet.
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Wherefore for the publick interest, and benefit of humane Society, it is requisite, that the highest obligations possible should be laid upon the Consciences of men.
Wherefore for the public Interest, and benefit of humane Society, it is requisite, that the highest obligations possible should be laid upon the Consciences of men.
not onely among the followers of true and perfect Religion, but even among all those who had any glimmering notions concerning a Divine Power and Providence;
not only among the followers of true and perfect Religion, but even among all those who had any glimmering notions Concerning a Divine Power and Providence;
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So that what Cicero saith of the Romans, that their Ancestours had no band to constrain faith more streight then an Oath, is true of all other Nations;
So that what Cicero Says of the Roman, that their Ancestors had no band to constrain faith more straight then an Oath, is true of all other nations;
it being in the nature of things NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, the utmost assurance, the last resort of humane faith, the surest pledge that any man can yield of his trustinesse.
it being in the nature of things, and, the utmost assurance, the last resort of humane faith, the Surest pledge that any man can yield of his trustiness.
Indeed such hath the need hereof been ever apprehended, that we may observe, in cases of great importance, no other obligation hath been admitted for sufficient to bind the fidelity and constancy of the most credible persons;
Indeed such hath the need hereof been ever apprehended, that we may observe, in cases of great importance, no other obligation hath been admitted for sufficient to bind the Fidis and constancy of the most credible Persons;
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When Abimelech would assure to himself the friendship of Abraham, although he knew him to be a very pious and righteous person, whose word might be as well taken as any man's,
When Abimelech would assure to himself the friendship of Abraham, although he knew him to be a very pious and righteous person, whose word might be as well taken as any Man's,
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Put, (said he) I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and I will make thee swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that thou wilt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites.
Put, (said he) I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and I will make thee swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that thou wilt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites.
So did Jacob make Joseph swear, that he would bury him in Canaan: and Joseph caused the children of Israel to swear, that they would translate his bones.
So did Jacob make Joseph swear, that he would bury him in Canaan: and Joseph caused the children of Israel to swear, that they would translate his bones.
so by the frequent and negligent application of them, by the prostituting them to every mean and toyish purpose, their respect will be quite lost, their strength will be loosed, they will prove unserviceable to publick use.
so by the frequent and negligent application of them, by the prostituting them to every mean and toyish purpose, their respect will be quite lost, their strength will be loosed, they will prove unserviceable to public use.
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If Oaths generally become cheap and vile, what will that of Allegeance signify? If men are wont to play with Swearing any-where, can we expect they should be serious and strict therein at the Bar,
If Oaths generally become cheap and vile, what will that of Allegiance signify? If men Are wont to play with Swearing anywhere, can we expect they should be serious and strict therein At the Bar,
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or at one time, when every-where upon any, upon no occasion they dare to confront and contemn them? Who then will be the more trusted for Swearing? what satisfaction will any man have from it? The rifenesse of this practice,
or At one time, when everywhere upon any, upon no occasion they Dare to confront and contemn them? Who then will be the more trusted for Swearing? what satisfaction will any man have from it? The rifeness of this practice,
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depriving Princes of their best security, exposing the estates of private men to uncertainty, shaking all the confidence men can have in the faith of one another.
depriving Princes of their best security, exposing the estates of private men to uncertainty, shaking all the confidence men can have in the faith of one Another.
and, He (saith Saint Chrysostome) that sweareth continually, both willingly and unwillingly, both ignorantly and knowingly, both in earnest and in sport, being often transported by anger and many other things, will frequently forswear.
and, He (Says Faint Chrysostom) that Sweareth continually, both willingly and unwillingly, both ignorantly and knowingly, both in earnest and in sport, being often transported by anger and many other things, will frequently forswear.
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He that sweareth at random, as blind passion moveth, or wanton fancy prompteth, or the Tempter suggesteth, often will hit upon asserting that which is false,
He that Sweareth At random, as blind passion moves, or wanton fancy prompteth, or the Tempter suggests, often will hit upon asserting that which is false,
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that want of Conscience and of consideration which do suffer him to violate God's Law in Swearing, will betray him to the venting of Lies, which backed with Oaths become Perjuries.
that want of Conscience and of consideration which do suffer him to violate God's Law in Swearing, will betray him to the venting of Lies, which backed with Oaths become Perjuries.
Had Saul observed his Oaths, what injury had he done, what mischief had he produced, in slaughtering his most worthy and most innocent Son, the prop and glory of his family, the bulwark of his country, and the grand instrument of salvation to it;
Had Saul observed his Oaths, what injury had he done, what mischief had he produced, in slaughtering his most worthy and most innocent Son, the prop and glory of his family, the bulwark of his country, and the grand Instrument of salvation to it;
that he do not rush into that snare of which the Wise-man speaketh, It is a snare to a man to devour that which is holy, (or, to swallow a sacred obligation,) and after vows to make inquiry, seeking how he may disengage himself:
that he do not rush into that snare of which the Wiseman speaks, It is a snare to a man to devour that which is holy, (or, to swallow a sacred obligation,) and After vows to make inquiry, seeking how he may disengage himself:
For instance, into what losse and mischief, what sorrow, what regret and repentance, did the unadvised vow of Jephtha throw him? the performance whereof (as S. Chrysostome remarketh) God did permit, and order to be commemorated with solemn lamentation, that all posterity might be admonished thereby,
For instance, into what loss and mischief, what sorrow, what regret and Repentance, did the unadvised Voelli of Jephtha throw him? the performance whereof (as S. Chrysostom remarketh) God did permit, and order to be commemorated with solemn lamentation, that all posterity might be admonished thereby,
and deterred from such precipitant Swearing. VII. Let us consider, that Swearing is a sin of all others peculiarly clamorous, and provocative of Divine judgment.
and deterred from such precipitant Swearing. VII. Let us Consider, that Swearing is a since of all Others peculiarly clamorous, and provocative of Divine judgement.
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He is bound in honour and interest to vindicate his Name from the abuse, his Authority from the contempt, his holy Ordinance from the profanation, which it doth infer.
He is bound in honour and Interest to vindicate his Name from the abuse, his authority from the contempt, his holy Ordinance from the profanation, which it does infer.
He is concerned to take care that his providence be not questioned, that the dread of his Majesty be not voided, that all Religion be not overthrown by the outrageous commission thereof with impunity.
He is concerned to take care that his providence be not questioned, that the dread of his Majesty be not voided, that all Religion be not overthrown by the outrageous commission thereof with impunity.
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There is understood to be a kind of formall compact between him and mankind, obliging him to interpose, to take the matter into his cognizance, being specially addressed to him.
There is understood to be a kind of formal compact between him and mankind, obliging him to interpose, to take the matter into his cognizance, being specially addressed to him.
No wonder that a common practice thereof doth fetch down publick judgments; and that, as the Prophets of old did proclaim, because of Swearing the land mourneth. VIII.
No wonder that a Common practice thereof does fetch down public Judgments; and that, as the prophets of old did proclaim, Because of Swearing the land Mourneth. VIII.
Farther, (passing over the special laws against it, the mischievous consequences of it, the sore punishments appointed to it,) we may consider, that to common sense vain Swearing is a very unreasonable and ill-favoured practice, greatly misbecoming any sober, worthy, or honest person;
Farther, (passing over the special laws against it, the mischievous consequences of it, the soar punishments appointed to it,) we may Consider, that to Common sense vain Swearing is a very unreasonable and ill-favoured practice, greatly misbecoming any Sobrium, worthy, or honest person;
For in ordinary conversation what needfull or reasonable occasion can intervene of violating this command? If there come under discourse a matter of reason, which is evidently true and certain,
For in ordinary Conversation what needful or reasonable occasion can intervene of violating this command? If there come under discourse a matter of reason, which is evidently true and certain,
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Wherefore Oaths, as they are frivolous coming from a person of little worth or conscience, so they are superfluous in the mouth of an honest and worthy person;
Wherefore Oaths, as they Are frivolous coming from a person of little worth or conscience, so they Are superfluous in the Mouth of an honest and worthy person;
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He should NONLATINALPHABET, swear by his good deeds, and exhibit NONLATINALPHABET, a life deserving belief, (as Clemens Alex. saith:) so that no man should desire more from him then his bare assertion;
He should, swear by his good Deeds, and exhibit, a life deserving belief, (as Clemens Alexander Says:) so that no man should desire more from him then his bore assertion;
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He should so much confide in his own veracity and fidelity, and so much stand upon them, that he should not deign to offer any pledge for them, implying them to want confirmation.
He should so much confide in his own veracity and Fidis, and so much stand upon them, that he should not deign to offer any pledge for them, implying them to want confirmation.
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if you can, wholly, (said Epictetus.) For mony swear by no God, though you swear truly, said Isocrates. And divers the like precepts occur in other Heathens;
if you can, wholly, (said Epictetus.) For money swear by no God, though you swear truly, said Isocra. And diverse the like Precepts occur in other heathens;
Indeed, for a true and real Christian, this practice doth especially in a far higher degree misbecome him, upon considerations peculiar to his high calling and holy profession.
Indeed, for a true and real Christian, this practice does especially in a Far higher degree misbecome him, upon considerations peculiar to his high calling and holy profession.
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he that is persuaded that a severe judgement shall pass on him, wherein he must give an account for every idle word which slippeth from him, and wherein, among other offenders, assuredly Liars will be condemned to the burning lake;
he that is persuaded that a severe judgement shall pass on him, wherein he must give an account for every idle word which slippeth from him, and wherein, among other offenders, assuredly Liars will be condemned to the burning lake;
he that in a great Sacrament (once most solemnly taken, and frequently renewed) hath engaged and sworn, together with all other Divine Commandments, to observe those which most expresly do charge him to be exactly just, faithfull, and veracious in all his words and deeds;
he that in a great Sacrament (once most solemnly taken, and frequently renewed) hath engaged and sworn, together with all other Divine commandments, to observe those which most expressly do charge him to be exactly just, faithful, and Veracious in all his words and Deeds;
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he of all men should disdain to allow that his words are not perfectly credible, that his promise is not secure, without being assured by an Oath. IX. Indeed the practice of Swearing greatly disparageth him that useth it, and derogateth from his credit upon divers accounts.
he of all men should disdain to allow that his words Are not perfectly credible, that his promise is not secure, without being assured by an Oath. IX. Indeed the practice of Swearing greatly disparageth him that uses it, and derogateth from his credit upon diverse accounts.
for he that flatly against the rules of duty and reason will swear vainly, what can engage him to speak truly? he that is so loose in so clear and so considerable a point of obedience to God,
for he that flatly against the rules of duty and reason will swear vainly, what can engage him to speak truly? he that is so lose in so clear and so considerable a point of Obedience to God,
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how can he be supposed staunch in regard to any other? It being (as Aristotle hath it) the part of the same men to doe ill things, and not to regard forswearing.
how can he be supposed staunch in regard to any other? It being (as Aristotle hath it) the part of the same men to do ill things, and not to regard forswearing.
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It will at least constrain any man to suspect all his discourse of vanity and unadvisedness, seeing he plainly hath no care to bridle his tongue from so grosse an offence.
It will At least constrain any man to suspect all his discourse of vanity and unadvisedness, seeing he plainly hath no care to bridle his tongue from so gross an offence.
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when we do not mean any thing about him? would it not, into every sentence to foist a dog or a horse, (to intrude Turkish, or any barbarous gibberish,) be altogether as proper and pertinent?
when we do not mean any thing about him? would it not, into every sentence to foist a dog or a horse, (to intrude Turkish, or any barbarous gibberish,) be altogether as proper and pertinent?
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that his invention is very barren, his fancy beggarly, craving the aid of any stuff to relieve it? One would think a man of sense should grutch to lend his ear,
that his invention is very barren, his fancy beggarly, craving the aid of any stuff to relieve it? One would think a man of sense should grutch to lend his ear,
because a custome thereof, together with divers other fond and base qualities, hath prevailed among some people, bearing the name and garb of Gentlemen.
Because a custom thereof, together with diverse other found and base qualities, hath prevailed among Some people, bearing the name and garb of Gentlemen.
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and readinesse to oblige those with whom they converse, in steddy composednesse of mind and manners, in disdaining to say or doe any unworthy, any unhandsome things.
and readiness to oblige those with whom they converse, in steady composedness of mind and manners, in disdaining to say or do any unworthy, any unhandsome things.
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but it is very odious and offensive to any particular Society or company, at least wherein there is any sober person, any who retaineth a sense of goodnesse,
but it is very odious and offensive to any particular Society or company, At lest wherein there is any Sobrium person, any who retaineth a sense of Goodness,
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then such mad Hectoring the Almighty, such boisterous insulting over the received Laws and general notions of mankind, such ruffianly swaggering against sobriety and goodnesse.
then such mad Hectoring the Almighty, such boisterous insulting over the received Laws and general notions of mankind, such ruffianly swaggering against sobriety and Goodness.
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this degenerate wantonnesse and sordidnesse of language would return to the dunghill, or rather (which God grant) be quite banished from the world; the vulgar following their example. XII. Farther, the words of our Lord, when he forbad this practice, do suggest another consideration against it, deducible from the causes and sources of it;
this degenerate wantonness and sordidness of language would return to the dunghill, or rather (which God grant) be quite banished from the world; the Vulgar following their Exampl. XII. Farther, the words of our Lord, when he forbade this practice, do suggest Another consideration against it, deducible from the Causes and sources of it;
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Sometimes it ariseth from exorbitant heats of spirit, or transports of unbridled passion. When a man is keenly peevish, or fiercely angry, or eagerly contentious, then he blustereth,
Sometime it arises from exorbitant heats of Spirit, or transports of unbridled passion. When a man is keenly peevish, or fiercely angry, or eagerly contentious, then he blustereth,
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affecting the reputation of stout Blades, of gallant Hectors, of resolute Giants, who dare doe any thing, who are not afraid to defy Heaven, and brave God Almighty himself.
affecting the reputation of stout Blades, of gallant Hectors, of resolute Giants, who Dare do any thing, who Are not afraid to defy Heaven, and brave God Almighty himself.
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It always doth come from a great defect of Conscience, of reverence to God, of love to goodnesse, of discretion and sober regard to the welfare of a man's Soul.
It always does come from a great defect of Conscience, of Reverence to God, of love to Goodness, of discretion and Sobrium regard to the welfare of a Man's Soul.
From such evidently-vicious and unworthy sources it proceedeth, and therefore must needs be very culpable. No good, no wise man can like actions drawn from such principles. Farther, XIII. This offence may be particularly aggravated by considering, that it hath no strong temptation alluring to it;
From such evidently-vicious and unworthy sources it Proceedeth, and Therefore must needs be very culpable. No good, no wise man can like actions drawn from such principles. Farther, XIII. This offence may be particularly aggravated by considering, that it hath no strong temptation alluring to it;
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that it yieldeth no sensible advantage; that it most easily may be avoided or corrected. Every sin (saith S. Crysostome) hath not the same punishment;
that it yieldeth no sensible advantage; that it most Easily may be avoided or corrected. Every since (Says S. Chrysostom) hath not the same punishment;
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and what can be more easy, then to reform this fault? Tell me, (saith he) what difficulty, what sweat, what art, what hazard, what more doth it require beside a little care to abstain wholly from it? It is but willing,
and what can be more easy, then to reform this fault? Tell me, (Says he) what difficulty, what sweat, what art, what hazard, what more does it require beside a little care to abstain wholly from it? It is but willing,
it rather with the best part of the world produceth displeasure, dammage, and disgrace. What therefore beside monstrous vanity, and unaccountable perversenesse, should hold men so devoted thereto?
it rather with the best part of the world Produceth displeasure, damage, and disgrace. What Therefore beside monstrous vanity, and unaccountable perverseness, should hold men so devoted thereto?
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but this fondling offendeth Heaven, and abandoneth Happinesse, he knoweth not why or for what. He hath not so much as the common plea of humane infirmity to excuse him;
but this fondling offends Heaven, and abandoneth Happiness, he Knoweth not why or for what. He hath not so much as the Common plea of humane infirmity to excuse him;
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Finally, let us consider, that as we our selves, with all our members and powers, were chiefly designed and framed to glorify our Maker; (the which to doe is indeed the greatest perfection and noblest privilege of our nature;) so our Tongue and speaking faculty were given to us to declare our admiration and reverence of him, to exhibit our due love and gratitude toward him, to professe our trust and confidence in him, to celebrate his praises, to avow his benefits, to address our supplications to him, to maintain all kinds of devotional intercourse with him, to propagate our knowledge, fear, love and obedience to him, in all such ways to promote his honour and service.
Finally, let us Consider, that as we our selves, with all our members and Powers, were chiefly designed and framed to Glorify our Maker; (the which to do is indeed the greatest perfection and Noblest privilege of our nature;) so our Tongue and speaking faculty were given to us to declare our admiration and Reverence of him, to exhibit our due love and gratitude towards him, to profess our trust and confidence in him, to celebrate his praises, to avow his benefits, to address our supplications to him, to maintain all Kinds of devotional intercourse with him, to propagate our knowledge, Fear, love and Obedience to him, in all such ways to promote his honour and service.
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Wherefore applying this to any impious discourse, with this to profane God's Blessed Name, with this to violate his Holy Commands, with this to unhallow his Sacred Ordinance, with this to offer dishonour and indignity to him, is a most unnatural abuse, an horrid ingratitude toward him.
Wherefore applying this to any impious discourse, with this to profane God's Blessed Name, with this to violate his Holy Commands, with this to unhallow his Sacred Ordinance, with this to offer dishonour and indignity to him, is a most unnatural abuse, an horrid ingratitude towards him.
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or praise God for his benefits, or heartily confesse our sins, or chearfully partake of the Holy mysteries, with a mouth defiled by impious Oaths, with a heart guilty of so hainous disobedience?
or praise God for his benefits, or heartily confess our Sins, or cheerfully partake of the Holy Mysteres, with a Mouth defiled by impious Oaths, with a heart guilty of so heinous disobedience?
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One is, that we would seriously consider, that our Blessed Saviour, who loved us so dearly, who did and suffered so much for us, who redeemed us by his bloud, who said unto us, If ye love me, keep my commandments, he thus positively hath injoyned, But I say unto you, Swear not at all:
One is, that we would seriously Consider, that our Blessed Saviour, who loved us so dearly, who did and suffered so much for us, who redeemed us by his blood, who said unto us, If you love me, keep my Commandments, he thus positively hath enjoined, But I say unto you, Swear not At all:
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and the sting in the close of our Text, wherewith I conclude; But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath:
and the sting in the close of our Text, wherewith I conclude; But above all things, my brothers, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath:
From the which infinite mischief, and from all sin that may cause it, God in mercy deliver us through our Blessed Redeemer Jesus, to whom for ever be all glory and praise.
From the which infinite mischief, and from all since that may cause it, God in mercy deliver us through our Blessed Redeemer jesus, to whom for ever be all glory and praise.
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one incumbent on Teachers, another on the People who are to be instructed by them. The Teachers Duty appeareth from reflecting on the words of the Context, which govern these,
one incumbent on Teachers, Another on the People who Are to be instructed by them. The Teachers Duty appears from reflecting on the words of the Context, which govern these,
as of other great Duties, (of yielding obedience to Magistrates, of behaving themselves peaceably, of practising meeknesse and equity toward all men, of being readily disposed to every good work,) so particularly of this, NONLATINALPHABET, to revile, or speak evil of, no man.
as of other great Duties, (of yielding Obedience to Magistrates, of behaving themselves peaceably, of practising meekness and equity towards all men, of being readily disposed to every good work,) so particularly of this,, to revile, or speak evil of, no man.
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when every one, for the honour of his Religion, and the safety of his person, was concerned in all respects to demean himself innocently and inoffensively;
when every one, for the honour of his Religion, and the safety of his person, was concerned in all respects to demean himself innocently and inoffensively;
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then is it now especially requisite, when (such engagements and restraints being taken off, Love being cooled, Persecution being extinct, the tongue being set loose from all extraordinary curbs) the transgression of this Duty is grown so prevalent and rife, that evil-speaking is almost as common as speaking, ordinary conversation extremely abounding therewith, that Ministers should discharge their office in dehorting and dissuading from it.
then is it now especially requisite, when (such engagements and restraints being taken off, Love being cooled, Persecution being extinct, the tongue being Set lose from all extraordinary curbs) the Transgression of this Duty is grown so prevalent and rife, that Evil-speaking is almost as Common as speaking, ordinary Conversation extremely abounding therewith, that Ministers should discharge their office in dehorting and dissuading from it.
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Well indeed it were, if by their example of using mild and moderate discourse, of abstaining from virulent invectives, tauntings and scoffings, good for little but to enflame anger,
Well indeed it were, if by their Exampl of using mild and moderate discourse, of abstaining from virulent invectives, tauntings and scoffings, good for little but to inflame anger,
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for no examples can be so wholsome, or so mischievous to this purpose, as those which come down from the Pulpit, the place of edification, backed with special authority and advantage.
for no Examples can be so wholesome, or so mischievous to this purpose, as those which come down from the Pulpit, the place of edification, backed with special Authority and advantage.
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For Explication, we may first consider the object of it, no man; then the Act it self, which is prohibited, to blaspheme, that is, to reproach, to revile,
For Explication, we may First Consider the Object of it, no man; then the Act it self, which is prohibited, to Blaspheme, that is, to reproach, to revile,
NO MAN. S. Paul questionlesse did especially mean hereby to hinder the Christians at that time from reproaching the Jews and the Pagans among whom they lived, men in their lives very wicked and corrupt, men in opinion extremely dissenting from them, men who greatly did hate, and cruelly did persecute them;
NO MAN. S. Paul questionless did especially mean hereby to hinder the Christians At that time from reproaching the jews and the Pagans among whom they lived, men in their lives very wicked and corrupt, men in opinion extremely dissenting from them, men who greatly did hate, and cruelly did persecute them;
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that we must forbear reproach not onely against pious and vertuous persons, against persons of our own judgment or party, against those who never did harm or offend us, against our relations, our friends, our benefactours;
that we must forbear reproach not only against pious and virtuous Persons, against Persons of our own judgement or party, against those who never did harm or offend us, against our relations, our Friends, our benefactors;
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but even against the most unworthy and wicked persons, against those who most discoast in opinion and practice from us, against those who never did oblige us,
but even against the most unworthy and wicked Persons, against those who most discoast in opinion and practice from us, against those who never did oblige us,
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To which purpose we may observe, that whereas in our conversation and commerce with men, there do frequently occurr occasions to speak of men and to men words apparently disadvantageous to them, expressing our dissent in opinion from them,
To which purpose we may observe, that whereas in our Conversation and commerce with men, there do frequently occur occasions to speak of men and to men words apparently disadvantageous to them, expressing our dissent in opinion from them,
saying that he doeth amisse, taketh a wrong course, transgresseth the rule, and calling him dishonest, unjust, wicked; (to omit more odious and provoking names, unbecoming this place,
saying that he doth amiss, Takes a wrong course, Transgresseth the Rule, and calling him dishonest, unjust, wicked; (to omit more odious and provoking names, unbecoming this place,
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that is, he rendreth himself liable to a strict account, and to severe condemnation before God, who useth contemptuous and contumelious expressions toward his Neighbour, in proportion to the malignity of such expressions.
that is, he rendereth himself liable to a strict account, and to severe condemnation before God, who uses contemptuous and contumelious expressions towards his Neighbour, in proportion to the malignity of such expressions.
or their actions do import: (for every man that speaketh falshood is not therefore a Liar, every man that erreth is not thence a Fool, every man that doeth amisse is not consequently Dishonest or wicked;
or their actions do import: (for every man that speaks falsehood is not Therefore a Liar, every man that erreth is not thence a Fool, every man that doth amiss is not consequently Dishonest or wicked;
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the secret intentions and the habitual dispositions of men not being always to be collected from their outward actions:) because they are uncharitable, signifying that we entertain the worst opinions of men,
the secret intentions and the habitual dispositions of men not being always to be collected from their outward actions:) Because they Are uncharitable, signifying that we entertain the worst opinions of men,
therefore it may be requisite for determining the limits of our duty, and distinguishing it from transgression, that such exceptions or restrictions should be somewhat declared.
Therefore it may be requisite for determining the Limits of our duty, and distinguishing it from Transgression, that such exceptions or restrictions should be somewhat declared.
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1. First then, we may observe, that it may be allowable to persons anywise concerned in the prosecution or administration of Justice, to speak words which in private intercourse would be reproachfull.
1. First then, we may observe, that it may be allowable to Persons anywise concerned in the prosecution or administration of justice, to speak words which in private intercourse would be reproachful.
a Judge may challenge, may rebuke, may condemn an offender in proper terms, (or forms of speech prescribed by Law,) although most disgracefull and distastfull to the guilty:
a Judge may challenge, may rebuke, may condemn an offender in proper terms, (or forms of speech prescribed by Law,) although most disgraceful and distasteful to the guilty:
for it belongeth to the majesty of publick Justice to be bold, blunt, severe; little regarding the concerns or passions of particular persons, in comparison to the publick welfare.
for it belongeth to the majesty of public justice to be bold, blunt, severe; little regarding the concerns or passion of particular Persons, in comparison to the public welfare.
A Testimony therefore or Sentence against a criminal, which materially is a reproach, and morally would be such in a private mouth, is not yet formally so according to the intent of this rule.
A Testimony Therefore or Sentence against a criminal, which materially is a reproach, and morally would be such in a private Mouth, is not yet formally so according to the intent of this Rule.
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For practices of this kind, which serve the exigencies of Justice, are not to be interpreted as proceeding from anger, hatred, revenge, any bad passion or humour;
For practices of this kind, which serve the exigencies of justice, Are not to be interpreted as proceeding from anger, hatred, revenge, any bad passion or humour;
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2. God's Ministers in Religious affairs, to whom the care of mens instruction and edification is committed, are enabled to inveigh against sin and vice, who-ever consequentially may be touched thereby:
2. God's Ministers in Religious affairs, to whom the care of men's instruction and edification is committed, Are enabled to inveigh against since and vice, whoever consequentially may be touched thereby:
Thus Saint Paul directeth Timothy; Them that sin (notoriously and scandalously, he meaneth) rebuke before all, that others may fear: that is in a manner apt to make impression on the minds of the hearers,
Thus Saint Paul directeth Timothy; Them that sin (notoriously and scandalously, he means) rebuke before all, that Others may Fear: that is in a manner apt to make impression on the minds of the hearers,
Thus may we observe that God's Prophets of old, S. John the Baptist, our Lord himself, the Holy Apostles did in terms most vehement and biting reprove the Age in which they lived,
Thus may we observe that God's prophets of old, S. John the Baptist, our Lord himself, the Holy Apostles did in terms most vehement and biting reprove the Age in which they lived,
they judge not the fatherlesse, neither doth the cause of the widow come before them. The Prophets prophesy falsly, and the Priests rule by their means.
they judge not the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come before them. The prophets prophesy falsely, and the Priests Rule by their means.
Dogs, false Apostles, evil and deceitfull workers, men of corrupt minds, Reprobates, and abominable. With the like colours do S. Peter, S. Jude, and other the Apostles paint them.
Dogs, false Apostles, evil and deceitful workers, men of corrupt minds, Reprobates, and abominable. With the like colours do S. Peter, S. U^de, and other the Apostles paint them.
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This was an office of charity imposed anciently even upon the Jews; much more doth it lie upon Christians, who are obliged more earnestly to tender the spiritual good of those who by the stricter and more holy bands of brotherhood are allied to them.
This was an office of charity imposed anciently even upon the jews; much more does it lie upon Christians, who Are obliged more earnestly to tender the spiritual good of those who by the Stricter and more holy bans of brotherhood Are allied to them.
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This although it necessarily doth include setting out their faults, and charging blame on them, (answerable to their offences,) is not the culpable reproach here meant, it being needfull toward a wholsome effect, and proceeding from charitable intention.
This although it necessarily does include setting out their Faults, and charging blame on them, (answerable to their offences,) is not the culpable reproach Here meant, it being needful towards a wholesome Effect, and proceeding from charitable intention.
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If by a partial opinion or reverence toward them, however begotten in the minds of men, they strive to overbear or discountenance a good cause, their faults (so far as truth permitteth,
If by a partial opinion or Reverence towards them, however begotten in the minds of men, they strive to overbear or discountenance a good cause, their Faults (so Far as truth permitteth,
and mild in his carriage toward all men) did characterize the Jewish Scribes in such terms, that their authority (being then so prevalent with the people) might not prejudice the Truth,
and mild in his carriage towards all men) did characterise the Jewish Scribes in such terms, that their Authority (being then so prevalent with the people) might not prejudice the Truth,
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As our Lord doth against the perverse incredulity and stupidity in the Pharisees, their profane misconstruction of his words and actions, their malicious opposing truth,
As our Lord does against the perverse incredulity and stupidity in the Pharisees, their profane misconstruction of his words and actions, their malicious opposing truth,
O (said he, stirr'd with a holy zeal and indignation) thou full of all subtlety and all mischief, thou child of the Devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? The same spirit which inabled him to inflict a sore punishment on that wicked wretch, did prompt him to use that sharp language toward him; unquestionably deserved, and seasonably pronounced.
Oh (said he, stirred with a holy zeal and Indignation) thou full of all subtlety and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? The same Spirit which enabled him to inflict a soar punishment on that wicked wretch, did prompt him to use that sharp language towards him; unquestionably deserved, and seasonably pronounced.
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As also, when the High Priest commanded him illegally and unjustly to be misused, that speech from a mind justly sensible of such outrage broke forth, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall. So,
As also, when the High Priest commanded him illegally and unjustly to be misused, that speech from a mind justly sensible of such outrage broke forth, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall. So,
when Saint Peter presumptuously would have dissuaded our Lord from compliance with God's will, in undergoing those crosses which were appointed to him by God's decree, our Lord calleth him Satan; — NONLATINALPHABET, Avant, Satan, thou art an offence unto me;
when Saint Peter presumptuously would have dissuaded our Lord from compliance with God's will, in undergoing those Crosses which were appointed to him by God's Decree, our Lord calls him Satan; —, Avant, Satan, thou art an offence unto me;
especially when they come from persons eminent in authority, of notable integrity, endued with special measures of Divine grace, of wisedom, of goodnesse;
especially when they come from Persons eminent in Authority, of notable integrity, endued with special measures of Divine grace, of Wisdom, of Goodness;
Generally it is more advisable, to suppresse such eruptions of passion, then to vent it; for seldom passion hath not inordinate motions joyned with it, or tendeth to good ends.
Generally it is more advisable, to suppress such eruptions of passion, then to vent it; for seldom passion hath not inordinate motions joined with it, or tendeth to good ends.
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And how mildly Governours should proceed in the administration of justice, the example of Joshua may teach us, who thus examineth Achan, the cause of so great mischief to the publick;
And how mildly Governors should proceed in the administration of Justice, the Exampl of joshua may teach us, who thus examineth achan, the cause of so great mischief to the public;
what compellation could be more benign and kind? I pray thee; what language could be more courteous and gentle? give glory to God, and make confession;
what compellation could be more benign and kind? I pray thee; what language could be more courteous and gentle? give glory to God, and make Confessi;
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what words could be more inoffensively pertinent? And when he sentenced that great Malefactour, the cause of so much mischief, this was all he said, Why hast thou troubled us? The Lord will trouble thee;
what words could be more inoffensively pertinent? And when he sentenced that great Malefactor, the cause of so much mischief, this was all he said, Why hast thou troubled us? The Lord will trouble thee;
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and more expresly, A servant of the Lord must not fight, but be gentle toward all, apt to teach, patient, In meeknesse instructing those that oppose themselves.
and more expressly, A servant of the Lord must not fight, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves.
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Thirdly, As for fraternal correption, and reproof of faults, (when it is just and expedient to use it,) ordinarily the calmest and mildest way is the most proper,
Thirdly, As for fraternal correption, and reproof of Faults, (when it is just and expedient to use it,) ordinarily the calmest and Mildest Way is the most proper,
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Clearly to shew a man his fault, with the reason proving it such, so that he becometh throughly convinced of it, is sufficient to breed in him regret,
Clearly to show a man his fault, with the reason proving it such, so that he Becometh thoroughly convinced of it, is sufficient to breed in him regret,
Humanity requireth, that when we undertake to reform our Neighbour, we should take care not to deform him; (not to discourage or displease him more then is necessary;) when we would correct his manners, that we should also consider his modesty, and consult his reputation;
Humanity requires, that when we undertake to reform our Neighbour, we should take care not to deform him; (not to discourage or displease him more then is necessary;) when we would correct his manners, that we should also Consider his modesty, and consult his reputation;
for, Zeal void of humanity, is not (saith S. Chrysostome) zeal, but rather animosity; and reproof not mixt with good will, appeareth a kind of malignity.
for, Zeal void of humanity, is not (Says S. Chrysostom) zeal, but rather animosity; and reproof not mixed with good will, appears a kind of malignity.
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We should so rebuke those who, by frailty or folly incident to mankind, have fallen into misdemeanours, that they may perceive we do sincerely pity their ill case, and tender their good;
We should so rebuke those who, by frailty or folly incident to mankind, have fallen into misdemeanours, that they may perceive we do sincerely pity their ill case, and tender their good;
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Fourthly, Likewise in defence of truth, and maintenance of a good cause, we may observe, that commonly the fairest language is most proper and advantageous,
Fourthly, Likewise in defence of truth, and maintenance of a good cause, we may observe, that commonly the Fairest language is most proper and advantageous,
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they argue much impotency in the advocate, and consequently little strength in what he maintains; that he is little able to judge well, and altogether unapt to teach others:
they argue much impotency in the advocate, and consequently little strength in what he maintains; that he is little able to judge well, and altogether unapt to teach Others:
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it, like its authour, doth usually reside (not in the rumbling wind, nor in the shaking earthquake, nor in the raging fire, but) in the small still voice: sounding in this, it is most audible, most penetrant, and most effectual: thus propounded; it is willingly hearkned to;
it, like its author, does usually reside (not in the rumbling wind, nor in the shaking earthquake, nor in the raging fire, but) in the small still voice: sounding in this, it is most audible, most penetrant, and most effectual: thus propounded; it is willingly hearkened to;
It is the sweetnesse of the lips, which (as the Wise-man telleth us) encreaseth learning; disposing a man to hear lessons of good doctrine, rendring him capable to understand them, insinuating and impressing them upon the mind:
It is the sweetness of the lips, which (as the Wiseman Telleth us) increases learning; disposing a man to hear Lessons of good Doctrine, rendering him capable to understand them, insinuating and impressing them upon the mind:
But it is plainly a very preposterous method of instructing, of deciding controversies, of begetting peace, to vex and anger those concerned by ill language.
But it is plainly a very preposterous method of instructing, of deciding controversies, of begetting peace, to vex and anger those concerned by ill language.
no man can expect to hear truth from him, whom he apprehendeth disordered in his own mind, whom he seeth rude in his proceedings, whom he taketh to be unjust in his dealing;
no man can expect to hear truth from him, whom he apprehendeth disordered in his own mind, whom he sees rude in his proceedings, whom he Takes to be unjust in his dealing;
It is said of Pericles, that with thundring and lightning he put Greece into confusion: such discourse may serve to confound things, it seldome tendeth to compose them.
It is said of Pericles, that with thundering and lightning he put Greece into confusion: such discourse may serve to confound things, it seldom tendeth to compose them.
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Fifthly, As for the examples of extraordinary persons, which in some cases do seem to authorize the practice of Evil-speaking, we may consider, that as they had especial commission enabling them to doe some things beyond ordinary standing rules, wherein they are not to be imitated;
Fifthly, As for the Examples of extraordinary Persons, which in Some cases do seem to authorise the practice of Evil-speaking, we may Consider, that as they had especial commission enabling them to do Some things beyond ordinary standing rules, wherein they Are not to be imitated;
And of them also we may observe, that in divers occasions, (yea generally, whenever onely their private credit or interest were concerned,) although grievously provoked, they did out of meeknesse, patience, and charity, wholly forbear reproachfull speech.
And of them also we may observe, that in diverse occasions, (yea generally, whenever only their private credit or Interest were concerned,) although grievously provoked, they did out of meekness, patience, and charity, wholly forbear reproachful speech.
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He used the softest language to Judas, to the Souldiers, to Pilate and Herod, to the Priests, &c. And the Apostles, who sometimes inveigh so zealously against the opposers and perverters of truth, did in their private conversation and demeanour strictly observe their own rules of abstinence from reproach:
He used the Softest language to Judas, to the Soldiers, to Pilate and Herod, to the Priests, etc. And the Apostles, who sometime inveigh so zealously against the opposers and perverters of truth, did in their private Conversation and demeanour strictly observe their own rules of abstinence from reproach:
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In fine, however in some cases and circumstances the matter may admit such exceptions, so that all language disgracefull to our Neighbour is not ever culpable;
In fine, however in Some cases and Circumstances the matter may admit such exceptions, so that all language disgraceful to our Neighbour is not ever culpable;
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yet the cases are so few and rare in comparison, the practice commonly is so dangerous and ticklish, that worthily forbearing to reproach doth bear the style of a general Rule:
yet the cases Are so few and rare in comparison, the practice commonly is so dangerous and ticklish, that worthily forbearing to reproach does bear the style of a general Rule:
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In charity (that Charity which covereth all sins, which covereth a multitude of sins) we are bound to connive at the defects, and to conceal the faults of our brethren;
In charity (that Charity which Covereth all Sins, which Covereth a multitude of Sins) we Are bound to connive At the defects, and to conceal the Faults of our brothers;
be the cause never so just, the occasion never so necessary, we should yet no-wise be immoderate therein, exceeding the bounds prescribed by truth, equity, and humanity.
be the cause never so just, the occasion never so necessary, we should yet nowise be immoderate therein, exceeding the bounds prescribed by truth, equity, and humanity.
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For, as we must not revenge our selves, or render evil in any other way; so particularly not in this, which is commonly the speciall instance expressly prohibited.
For, as we must not revenge our selves, or render evil in any other Way; so particularly not in this, which is commonly the special instance expressly prohibited.
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No man really (considering what he is, whence he came, how he is related, what he is capable of) can be despicable. Extreme naughtinesse is indeed contemptible;
No man really (considering what he is, whence he Come, how he is related, what he is capable of) can be despicable. Extreme naughtiness is indeed contemptible;
Particularly, it is a barbarous practice, out of contempt to reproach persons for natural imperfections, for meannesse of condition, for unlucky disasters, for any involuntary defects:
Particularly, it is a barbarous practice, out of contempt to reproach Persons for natural imperfections, for meanness of condition, for unlucky disasters, for any involuntary defects:
and the same may be said of him that reproachfully mocketh him that is dull in parts, deformed in body, weak in health or strength, defective in any such way.
and the same may be said of him that reproachfully mocks him that is dull in parts, deformed in body, weak in health or strength, defective in any such Way.
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and befalling any man, naturally allied unto him;) it is most unworthy of a Christian, who should tender his brother's good as his own, and rejoyce with those that rejoyce.
and befalling any man, naturally allied unto him;) it is most unworthy of a Christian, who should tender his Brother's good as his own, and rejoice with those that rejoice.
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To grow by the diminution, to rise by the depression, to shine by the eclipse of others, to build a fortune upon the ruines of our Neighbour's reputation, is that which no honourable mind can affect, no honest man will endeavour.
To grow by the diminution, to rise by the depression, to shine by the eclipse of Others, to built a fortune upon the ruins of our Neighbour's reputation, is that which no honourable mind can affect, no honest man will endeavour.
Our own wit, courage, and industry, managed with God's assistence and blessing, are sufficient, and onely lawfull instruments of prosecuting honest enterprises;
Our own wit, courage, and industry, managed with God's assistance and blessing, Are sufficient, and only lawful Instruments of prosecuting honest enterprises;
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or contracted by use, they are apt to carp at any action, and with sharp reproach to bite any man that comes in their way, thereby feeding and soothing that evil inclination.
or contracted by use, they Are apt to carp At any actium, and with sharp reproach to bite any man that comes in their Way, thereby feeding and soothing that evil inclination.
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the bespattering our Neighbour's good name should never afford any satisfaction or delight unto us. Nor out of Wantonnesse should we speak ill, for our divertisement or sport.
the bespattering our Neighbour's good name should never afford any satisfaction or delight unto us. Nor out of Wantonness should we speak ill, for our divertisement or sport.
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Nor out of Negligence and inadvertency should we sputter out reproachfull speech; shooting ill words at rovers, or not regarding who stands in our way.
Nor out of Negligence and inadvertency should we sputter out reproachful speech; shooting ill words At rovers, or not regarding who Stands in our Way.
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Among all temerities this is one of the most noxious, and therefore very culpable. In fine, we should never speak concerning our Neighbour from any other principle then Charity,
Among all temerities this is one of the most noxious, and Therefore very culpable. In fine, we should never speak Concerning our Neighbour from any other principle then Charity,
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In all our speeches therefore touching him, we should plainly shew, that we have a care of his reputation, that we tender his interest, that we even desire his content and repose.
In all our Speeches Therefore touching him, we should plainly show, that we have a care of his reputation, that we tender his Interest, that we even desire his content and repose.
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Even when reason and need do so require, that we should disclose and reprehend his faults, we may, we should by the manner and scope of our speech signify thus much.
Even when reason and need do so require, that we should disclose and reprehend his Faults, we may, we should by the manner and scope of our speech signify thus much.
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so far from signifying wrath, ill-will, contempt, or animosity, that it should expresse tender affection, good esteem, sincere respect toward our brethren;
so Far from signifying wrath, ill-will, contempt, or animosity, that it should express tender affection, good esteem, sincere respect towards our brothers;
its rigour is civil and gentle, temper'd with pity for the faults and errours which it disliketh, with the desire of their amendment and recovery whom it reprehendeth.
its rigour is civil and gentle, tempered with pity for the Faults and errors which it disliketh, with the desire of their amendment and recovery whom it reprehendeth.
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which consequently drieth up all the sources, or dammeth up the sluces of bad language. As it doth above all things oblige us to bear no ill-will in our hearts,
which consequently drieth up all the sources, or dammeth up the sluices of bad language. As it does above all things oblige us to bear no ill-will in our hearts,
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The Railer (and it is indeed a very proper and fit punishment for him, he being exceedingly-bad company) is to be banished out of all good Society; thereto S. Paul adjudgeth him:
The Railer (and it is indeed a very proper and fit punishment for him, he being exceedingly-bad company) is to be banished out of all good Society; thereto S. Paul adjudgeth him:
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and, Without (without the heavenly city) are Dogs, (saith S. John in his Revelation,) that is, those chiefly, who out of currish spite or malignity do frowardly bark at their Neighbours,
and, Without (without the heavenly City) Are Dogs, (Says S. John in his Revelation,) that is, those chiefly, who out of currish spite or malignity do frowardly bark At their Neighbours,
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4. If we look upon such language in its own nature, what is it but a symptome of a foul, a weak, a disordered and distempered mind? 'Tis the smoak of inward rage and malice:
4. If we look upon such language in its own nature, what is it but a Symptom of a foul, a weak, a disordered and distempered mind? It's the smoke of inward rage and malice:
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who also, being not capable of a fair reputation, or sensible of disgrace to themselves, do little value the credit of others, or care for aspersing it.
who also, being not capable of a fair reputation, or sensible of disgrace to themselves, do little valve the credit of Others, or care for aspersing it.
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But such language is unworthy of those persons, and cannot easily be drawn from them, who are wont to exercise their thoughts about nobler matters, who are versed in affairs manageable onely by calm deliberation and fair persuasion, not by impetuous and provocative rudenesse;
But such language is unworthy of those Persons, and cannot Easily be drawn from them, who Are wont to exercise their thoughts about Nobler matters, who Are versed in affairs manageable only by Cam deliberation and fair persuasion, not by impetuous and provocative rudeness;
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Such persons, knowing the benefit of a good name, being wont to possesse a good repute, prizing their own credit as a considerable good, will never be prone to bereave others of the like by opprobrious speech.
Such Persons, knowing the benefit of a good name, being wont to possess a good repute, prizing their own credit as a considerable good, will never be prove to bereave Others of the like by opprobrious speech.
And what reasonable man will doe that which is disgustfull to the wise and good, is gratefull onely to the foolish and baser sort of men? I pretermit, that using this sort of language doth incapacitate a man for to benefit his Neighbour, and defeateth his endeavours for his edification, disparaging a good cause, prejudicing the defence of truth, obstructing the effects of good instruction, and wholsome reproof;
And what reasonable man will do that which is disgustful to the wise and good, is grateful only to the foolish and baser sort of men? I pretermit, that using this sort of language does incapacitate a man for to benefit his Neighbour, and defeateth his endeavours for his edification, disparaging a good cause, prejudicing the defence of truth, obstructing the effects of good instruction, and wholesome reproof;
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Whence, if not justice, or charity toward others, yet love, and pity of our selves, should persuade us to forbear it as disquietfull, incommodious, and mischievous to us.
Whence, if not Justice, or charity towards Others, yet love, and pity of our selves, should persuade us to forbear it as disquietfull, incommodious, and mischievous to us.
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We should indeed certainly enjoy much love, much concord, much quiet, we should live in great safety and security, we should be exempted from much care and fear,
We should indeed Certainly enjoy much love, much concord, much quiet, we should live in great safety and security, we should be exempted from much care and Fear,
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being conscious of so just and innocent demeanour toward him, we should converse with him in a pleasant freedom and confidence, not suspecting any bad language or ill usage from him.
being conscious of so just and innocent demeanour towards him, we should converse with him in a pleasant freedom and confidence, not suspecting any bad language or ill usage from him.
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It was given us as an instrument of beneficial commerce, and delectable conversation; that with it we might assist and advise, might chear and comfort one another:
It was given us as an Instrument of beneficial commerce, and delectable Conversation; that with it we might assist and Advice, might cheer and Comfort one Another:
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Now the God of grace and peace — make us perfect in every good work to doe his will, working in us that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ;
Now the God of grace and peace — make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ;
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So, till we particularly discern where our offences lie, (till we distinctly know the hainous nature and the mischievous consequences of them,) we scarce will effectually apply our selves to correct them.
So, till we particularly discern where our offences lie, (till we distinctly know the heinous nature and the mischievous consequences of them,) we scarce will effectually apply our selves to correct them.
Slander thence hath always been a principal engine, whereby covetous, ambitious, envious, ill-natured and vain persons have strove to supplant their competitours, and advance themselves;
Slander thence hath always been a principal engine, whereby covetous, ambitious, envious, ill-natured and vain Persons have strove to supplant their competitors, and advance themselves;
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meaning thereby to procure, what they chiefly prize and like, wealth, or dignity, or reputation, favour and power in the court, respect and interest with the people.
meaning thereby to procure, what they chiefly prize and like, wealth, or dignity, or reputation, favour and power in the court, respect and Interest with the people.
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for, besides the common dispositions inclining thereto, there are conceits newly coined, and greedily entertained by many, which seem purposely levelled at the disparagement of Piety, Charity,
for, beside the Common dispositions inclining thereto, there Are conceits newly coined, and greedily entertained by many, which seem purposely leveled At the disparagement of Piety, Charity,
there is a mighty affectation of seeming wise and witty by any means; there is a great unsettlement of mind, and corruption of manners, generally diffused over people:
there is a mighty affectation of seeming wise and witty by any means; there is a great unsettlement of mind, and corruption of manners, generally diffused over people:
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as in carping and harshly censuring, in defaming and abusing their Neighbours? Is it not the sport and divertisement of many, to cast dirt in the faces of all they meet with;
as in carping and harshly censuring, in defaming and abusing their Neighbours? Is it not the sport and divertisement of many, to cast dirt in the faces of all they meet with;
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to bespatter any man with foul imputations? Doth not in every corner a Momus lurk, from the venome of whose spitefull or petulant tongue no eminency of rank, dignity of place,
to bespatter any man with foul imputations? Does not in every corner a Momus lurk, from the venom of whose spiteful or petulant tongue no eminency of rank, dignity of place,
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and framing characters concerning their Neighbour, as freely as a Poet doth about Hector or Turnus, Thersites or Draucus? Do they not usurp a power of playing with, of tossing about, of tearing in pieces their Neighbour's good name,
and framing characters Concerning their Neighbour, as freely as a Poet does about Hector or Turnus, Thersites or Draucus? Do they not usurp a power of playing with, of tossing about, of tearing in Pieces their Neighbour's good name,
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as if it were the veriest toy in the world? Do not many, having a form of godlinesse, (some of them demurely, others confidently, both without any sense of,
as if it were the veriest toy in the world? Do not many, having a from of godliness, (Some of them demurely, Others confidently, both without any sense of,
or remorse for what they doe,) backbite their brethren? Is it not grown so common a thing to asperse causelesly, that no man wonders at it, that few dislike, that scarce any detest it? that most notorious Calumniatours are heard, not onely with patience, but with pleasure;
or remorse for what they do,) backbite their brothers? Is it not grown so Common a thing to asperse causelessly, that no man wonders At it, that few dislike, that scarce any detest it? that most notorious Calumniators Are herd, not only with patience, but with pleasure;
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yea are even held in vogue and reverence, as men of a notable talent, and very serviceable to their party? so that Slander seemeth to have lost its nature,
yea Are even held in vogue and Reverence, as men of a notable talon, and very serviceable to their party? so that Slander seems to have lost its nature,
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so that no man at least taketh himself or others to be accountable for what is said in this way? Is not, in fine, the case become such, that whoever hath in him any love of truth, any sense of justice or honesty, any spark of charity toward his brethren, shall hardly be able to satisfie himself in the conversations he meeteth;
so that no man At least Takes himself or Others to be accountable for what is said in this Way? Is not, in fine, the case become such, that whoever hath in him any love of truth, any sense of Justice or honesty, any spark of charity towards his brothers, shall hardly be able to satisfy himself in the conversations he meeteth;
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repeating those words of his, Oh that I had in the wildernesse a lodging-place of way-faring men, that I might leave my people, and go from them: for they are — an assembly of treacherous men,
repeating those words of his, O that I had in the Wilderness a lodging-place of wayfaring men, that I might leave my people, and go from them: for they Are — an assembly of treacherous men,
and they bend their tongues like their bow for lies? This he wished in an Age so resembling ours, that I fear the description with equal patnesse may sute both:
and they bend their tongues like their bow for lies? This he wished in an Age so resembling ours, that I Fear the description with equal patness may suit both:
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They will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity.
They will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity.
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Such being the state of things, obvious to experience, no discourse may seem more needfull, or usefull, then that which serveth to correct or check this practice:
Such being the state of things, obvious to experience, no discourse may seem more needful, or useful, then that which serves to correct or check this practice:
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or shewing it to be very true which the Wise-man here asserteth, He that uttereth Slander is a Fool. The which particulars I hope so to prosecute, that any man shall be able easily to discern,
or showing it to be very true which the Wiseman Here Asserteth, He that utters Slander is a Fool. The which particulars I hope so to prosecute, that any man shall be able Easily to discern,
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For explication of its Nature, we may describe Slander to be the uttering false (or equivalent to false, morally false) speech against our Neighbour, in prejudice to his fame, his safety, his welfare,
For explication of its Nature, we may describe Slander to be the uttering false (or equivalent to false, morally false) speech against our Neighbour, in prejudice to his fame, his safety, his welfare,
or concernment in any kind, out of malignity, vanity, rashness, ill nature, or bad design. That which is in Holy Scripture forbidden and reproved under several names and notions;
or concernment in any kind, out of malignity, vanity, rashness, ill nature, or bad Design. That which is in Holy Scripture forbidden and reproved under several names and notions;
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of bearing false witnesse, false accusation, railing censure, sycophantry, talebearing, whispering, backbiting, supplanting, taking up reproach: which terms some of them do signifie the nature, others denote the special kinds, others imply the maners, others suggest the ends of this practice.
of bearing false witness, false accusation, railing censure, sycophantry, talebearing, whispering, backbiting, supplanting, taking up reproach: which terms Some of them do signify the nature, Others denote the special Kinds, Others imply the manners, Others suggest the ends of this practice.
But it seemeth most fully intelligible by observing the several kinds and degrees thereof; as also by reflecting on the divers ways and manners of practising it.
But it seems most Fully intelligible by observing the several Kinds and Degrees thereof; as also by reflecting on the diverse ways and manners of practising it.
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sometimes loudly proclaiming them in open companies, sometimes closely whispering them in dark corners; thus infecting conversation with their poisonous breath:
sometime loudly proclaiming them in open companies, sometime closely whispering them in dark corners; thus infecting Conversation with their poisonous breath:
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when the Pharisees called our Lord an Impostour, a Blasphemer, a Sorcerer, a Glutton and Wine-bibber, an Incendiary, and Perverter of the people, one that spake against Caesar, and forbad to give tribute: when the Apostles were charged of being pestilent, turbulent, factious and seditious fellows.
when the Pharisees called our Lord an Impostor, a Blasphemer, a Sorcerer, a Glutton and Winebibber, an Incendiary, and Perverter of the people, one that spoke against Caesar, and forbade to give tribute: when the Apostles were charged of being pestilent, turbulent, factious and seditious Fellows.
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He, for instance, that calleth a sober man Drunkard, doth impute to him many acts of such intemperance; (some really past, others probably future;) and no particular time or place being specified,
He, for instance, that calls a Sobrium man Drunkard, does impute to him many acts of such intemperance; (Some really passed, Others probably future;) and not particular time or place being specified,
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how can a man clear himself of that imputation, especially with those who are not throughly acquainted with his conversation? So he that calleth a man unjust, proud, perverse, hypocritical, doth load him with most grievous faults, which it is not possible that the most innocent person should discharge himself from.
how can a man clear himself of that imputation, especially with those who Are not thoroughly acquainted with his Conversation? So he that calls a man unjust, proud, perverse, hypocritical, does load him with most grievous Faults, which it is not possible that the most innocent person should discharge himself from.
3. Like to that kind is this, Aspersing a man's actions with harsh censures, and foul terms, importing that they proceed from ill principles, or tend to bad ends;
3. Like to that kind is this, Aspersing a Man's actions with harsh censures, and foul terms, importing that they proceed from ill principles, or tend to bad ends;
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when we ascribe a man's liberality and charity to vain-glory, or popularity; his strictnesse of life, and constancy in devotion, to superstition, or hypocrisie.
when we ascribe a Man's liberality and charity to vainglory, or popularity; his strictness of life, and constancy in devotion, to Superstition, or hypocrisy.
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When, I say, we passe such censures, or impose such characters on the laudable or innocent practice of our Neighbours, we are indeed Slanderers, imitating therein the great Calumniatour, who thus did slander even God himself, imputing his prohibition of the Fruit unto envy toward men;
When, I say, we pass such censures, or impose such characters on the laudable or innocent practice of our Neighbours, we Are indeed Slanderers, imitating therein the great Calumniator, who thus did slander even God himself, imputing his prohibition of the Fruit unto envy towards men;
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so that apparently such practice doth thwart all course of justice and equity. 4. Another kind is, Perverting a man's words or actions disadvantageously by affected misconstruction.
so that apparently such practice does thwart all course of Justice and equity. 4. another kind is, Perverting a Man's words or actions disadvantageously by affected misconstruction.
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although he did indeed speak words to that purpose, meaning them in a figurative sense, (discernible enough to those who would candidly have minded his drift and way of speaking;) yet they who crudely alleged them against him are called false witnesses.
although he did indeed speak words to that purpose, meaning them in a figurative sense, (discernible enough to those who would candidly have minded his drift and Way of speaking;) yet they who crudely alleged them against him Are called false Witnesses.
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This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple, &c.) Thus also when some certified of S. Stephen, as having said, that Jesus of Nazareth should destroy that place,
This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple, etc.) Thus also when Some certified of S. Stephen, as having said, that jesus of Nazareth should destroy that place,
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suppressing some part of the truth in them, or concealing some circumstances about them, which might serve to explain, to excuse, or to extenuate them.
suppressing Some part of the truth in them, or concealing Some Circumstances about them, which might serve to explain, to excuse, or to extenuate them.
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he that should report him asserting it absolutely, unlimitedly, positively and peremptorily, as his own settled judgment, would notoriously calumniate.
he that should report him asserting it absolutely, unlimitedly, positively and peremptorily, as his own settled judgement, would notoriously calumniate.
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he that should so represent the grosse of that accident, as to breed an opinion of that person, that out of pure disposition and design he did put himself there, doth slanderously abuse that innocent person.
he that should so represent the gross of that accident, as to breed an opinion of that person, that out of pure disposition and Design he did put himself there, does slanderously abuse that innocent person.
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for such propositions, however true in Logick, may justly be deemed lies in morality, being uttered with a malicious and deceitfull (that is, with a calumnious) mind, being apt to impresse false conceits,
for such propositions, however true in Logic, may justly be deemed lies in morality, being uttered with a malicious and deceitful (that is, with a calumnious) mind, being apt to Impress false conceits,
especially in those who, from weaknesse or credulity, from jealousie or prejudice, from negligence or inadvertency, are prone to entertain them. This is done many ways;
especially in those who, from weakness or credulity, from jealousy or prejudice, from negligence or inadvertency, Are prove to entertain them. This is done many ways;
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by propounding wily suppositions, shrewd insinuations, crafty questions, and specious comparisons, intimating a possibility, or inferring some likelihood of,
by propounding wily suppositions, shrewd insinuations, crafty questions, and specious comparisons, intimating a possibility, or inferring Some likelihood of,
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Doth not (saith this kind of Slanderer) his temper incline him to doe thus? may not his interest have swayed him thereto? had he not fair opportunity and strong temptation to it? hath he not acted so in like cases? Judge you therefore whether he did it not. Thus the close Slanderer argueth;
Does not (Says this kind of Slanderer) his temper incline him to do thus? may not his Interest have swayed him thereto? had he not fair opportunity and strong temptation to it? hath he not acted so in like cases? Judge you Therefore whither he did it not. Thus the close Slanderer argue;
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but why, and to what end? Is it not, as most men do, out of ill design? may he not dissemble now? may he not recoil hereafter? have not others made as fair a show? yet we know what came of it.
but why, and to what end? Is it not, as most men do, out of ill Design? may he not dissemble now? may he not recoil hereafter? have not Others made as fair a show? yet we know what Come of it.
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What need (saith this insidious speaker) of that? must I needs mean you? did I name you? why do you then assume it to your self? do you not prejudge your self guilty? I did not,
What need (Says this insidious speaker) of that? must I needs mean you? did I name you? why do you then assume it to your self? do you not prejudge your self guilty? I did not,
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8. Another kind is that of Magnifying and aggravating the faults of others; raising any small miscarriage into a hainous crime, any slender defect into an odious vice,
8. another kind is that of Magnifying and aggravating the Faults of Others; raising any small miscarriage into a heinous crime, any slender defect into an odious vice,
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As no man is exempt from some defects, or can live free from some misdemeanours; so by this practice every man may be rendred very odious and infamous.
As no man is exempt from Some defects, or can live free from Some misdemeanours; so by this practice every man may be rendered very odious and infamous.
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There do in every Age occurr disorders and mishaps, springing from various complications of causes, working some of them in a more open and discernible, others in a more secret and subtle way; (especially from Divine judgment and Providence checking or chastizing Sin:) from such occurrences it is common to snatch occasion and matter of Calumny.
There do in every Age occur disorders and mishaps, springing from various complications of Causes, working Some of them in a more open and discernible, Others in a more secret and subtle Way; (especially from Divine judgement and Providence checking or chastising since:) from such occurrences it is Common to snatch occasion and matter of Calumny.
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and most earnestly to their power strive to promote them, have all the disturbances and disasters happening charged on them by those fiery Vixons, who (in pursuance of their base designs,
and most earnestly to their power strive to promote them, have all the disturbances and disasters happening charged on them by those fiery Vixons, who (in pursuance of their base designs,
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So it is, that they who have the conscience to doe mischief, will have the confidence also to disavow the blame and the iniquity, to lay the burthen of it on those who are most innocent.
So it is, that they who have the conscience to do mischief, will have the confidence also to disavow the blame and the iniquity, to lay the burden of it on those who Are most innocent.
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Thus, whereas nothing more disposeth men to live orderly and peaceably, nothing more conduceth to the settlement and safety of the publick, nothing so much draweth blessings down from Heaven upon the Common-weal, as true Religion;
Thus, whereas nothing more Disposeth men to live orderly and peaceably, nothing more conduceth to the settlement and safety of the public, nothing so much draws blessings down from Heaven upon the Commonweal, as true Religion;
yet had he the heart and the face to charge those events on the great assertour of Piety, Elias: Art thou he that troubleth Israel? The Jews by provocation of Divine justice had set themselves in a fair way toward desolation and ruine;
yet had he the heart and the face to charge those events on the great assertor of Piety, Elias: Art thou he that Troubles Israel? The jews by provocation of Divine Justice had Set themselves in a fair Way towards desolation and ruin;
And, Si Tibris ascenderit in moenia, if any publick calamity did appear, then Christianos ad Leones, Christians must be charged and persecuted as the causes thereof.
And, Si Tibris ascenderit in moenia, if any public calamity did appear, then Christians and Leones, Christians must be charged and persecuted as the Causes thereof.
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for the vindication of it from which reproach Saint Austin did write those renowned Books de Civitate Dei. So liable are the best and most innocent sort of men to be calumniously accused in this manner.
for the vindication of it from which reproach Saint Austin did write those renowned Books de Civitate Dei. So liable Are the best and most innocent sort of men to be calumniously accused in this manner.
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Not onely the spitefull Mother which conceiveth such spurious brats, but the Mid-wife that helpeth to bring them forth, the Nurse that feedeth them, the Guardian that traineth them up to maturity,
Not only the spiteful Mother which conceiveth such spurious brats, but the Midwife that Helpeth to bring them forth, the Nurse that feeds them, the Guardian that traineth them up to maturity,
Many pursue it meerly out of servility and flattery, to tickle the ears, to sooth the humour, to gratifie the malignant disposition, or ill-will of others;
Many pursue it merely out of servility and flattery, to tickle the ears, to sooth the humour, to gratify the malignant disposition, or ill-will of Others;
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for he is a liar, and the father of it. This palpably is the supreme pitch of Calumny, uncapable of any qualification or excuse: Hell cannot goe beyond this;
for he is a liar, and the father of it. This palpably is the supreme pitch of Calumny, uncapable of any qualification or excuse: Hell cannot go beyond this;
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So do they conceive themselves excusable for being the instruments of injurious disgrace and dammage to their Neighbours. But they greatly mistake therein:
So do they conceive themselves excusable for being the Instruments of injurious disgrace and damage to their Neighbours. But they greatly mistake therein:
and produceth altogether the like mischievous effects, as the wilfull devising and conveying Slander: so it no lesse thwarteth the rules of duty, and laws of equity;
and Produceth altogether the like mischievous effects, as the wilful devising and conveying Slander: so it no less thwarteth the rules of duty, and laws of equity;
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And in reason, before exact trial and congnizance, to meddle with the fame and interest of another, is evidently a practice full of iniquity, such as no man can allow in his own case,
And in reason, before exact trial and cognizance, to meddle with the fame and Interest of Another, is evidently a practice full of iniquity, such as no man can allow in his own case,
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whether he be not ill-humoured, or a delighter in telling bad stories; whether he be not dishonest, or unregardfull of justice in his dealings and discourse;
whither he be not ill-humoured, or a delighter in telling bad stories; whither he be not dishonest, or unregardful of Justice in his dealings and discourse;
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Briefly, we should take his case for our own, and consider whether we our selves should be content, that upon like grounds or testimonies any man should believe,
Briefly, we should take his case for our own, and Consider whither we our selves should be content, that upon like grounds or testimonies any man should believe,
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and that in the Psalmist (by a parity of reason) may be transferred to us, Thou hast consented unto the Liar, and hast partaken with the authour of Calumny.
and that in the Psalmist (by a parity of reason) may be transferred to us, Thou hast consented unto the Liar, and haste partaken with the author of Calumny.
Whoever therefore gives heed to flying tales, and thrusts himself into the herd of those who spread them, is either strangely injudicious, or very malignantly disposed.
Whoever Therefore gives heed to flying tales, and thrusts himself into the heard of those who spread them, is either strangely injudicious, or very malignantly disposed.
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5. Another slanderous course is, to build censures and reproaches upon slender conjectures, or uncertain suspicions, (those NONLATINALPHABET, evil surmises, which S. Paul condemneth.) Of these occasion can never be wanting to them who seek them,
5. another slanderous course is, to built censures and Reproaches upon slender Conjectures, or uncertain suspicions, (those, evil surmises, which S. Paul Condemneth.) Of these occasion can never be wanting to them who seek them,
as he that affirmeth that which he knoweth to be false; (for he deceiveth the hearers, begetting in them an opinion that he is assured of what he affirms;) especially in dealing with the concernments of others, whose right and repute justice doth oblige us to be wary of infringing, charity should dispose us to regard and tender as our own.
as he that Affirmeth that which he Knoweth to be false; (for he deceives the hearers, begetting in them an opinion that he is assured of what he affirms;) especially in dealing with the concernments of Others, whose right and repute Justice does oblige us to be wary of infringing, charity should dispose us to regard and tender as our own.
the matter should be clear, notorious, and palpable, before we admit a disadvantageous conceit into our head, a distastfull resentment into our heart, a harsh word into our mouth about him.
the matter should be clear, notorious, and palpable, before we admit a disadvantageous conceit into our head, a distasteful resentment into our heart, a harsh word into our Mouth about him.
Men may fansie themselves sagacious and shrewd, (persons of deep judgment and fine wit they may be taken for;) when they can dive into others hearts, and sound their intentions;
Men may fancy themselves sagacious and shrewd, (Persons of deep judgement and fine wit they may be taken for;) when they can dive into Others hearts, and found their intentions;
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when through thick mists or at remote distances they can descry faults in them; when they collect ill of them by long trains, and subtle fetches of discourse:
when through thick mists or At remote distances they can descry Faults in them; when they collect ill of them by long trains, and subtle Fetches of discourse:
to brandish it wantonly, to lay about with it blindly and furiously, to slash and smite therewith any that happeth to come in our way, doth argue malice, or madnesse.
to brandish it wantonly, to lay about with it blindly and furiously, to slash and smite therewith any that happeth to come in our Way, does argue malice, or madness.
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7. It is an ordinary way of proceeding to calumniate, for men, reflecting upon some bad disposition in themselves, (although resulting from their own particular temper, from their bad principles,
7. It is an ordinary Way of proceeding to calumniate, for men, reflecting upon Some bad disposition in themselves, (although resulting from their own particular temper, from their bad principles,
I Have formerly in this place, discoursing upon this Text, explained the Nature of the Sin here condemned, with its several kinds and ways of practising.
I Have formerly in this place, discoursing upon this Text, explained the Nature of the since Here condemned, with its several Kinds and ways of practising.
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1. Slandering is Foolish, as sinfull and wicked. All Sin is foolish upon many accounts; as proceeding from ignorance, errour, inconsideratenesse, vanity;
1. Slandering is Foolish, as sinful and wicked. All since is foolish upon many accounts; as proceeding from ignorance, error, inconsiderateness, vanity;
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to render our selves unlike, and contrary in our doings, our disposition, our state, to absolute Perfection and Felicity? What can be more desperately wild,
to render our selves unlike, and contrary in our doings, our disposition, our state, to absolute Perfection and Felicity? What can be more desperately wild,
then to disoblige our best Friend, to forfeit his love and favour, to render him our Enemy, who is our Lord and our Judge, upon whose meer will and disposal all our subsistence, all our welfare does absolutely depend? What greater madnesse can be conceived,
then to disoblige our best Friend, to forfeit his love and favour, to render him our Enemy, who is our Lord and our Judge, upon whose mere will and disposal all our subsistence, all our welfare does absolutely depend? What greater madness can be conceived,
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And highly wicked surely must that practice be, whereby we grow Namesakes to him, conspire in proceeding with him, resemble his disposition and nature.
And highly wicked surely must that practice be, whereby we grow Namesakes to him, conspire in proceeding with him, resemble his disposition and nature.
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opposite to all the principall Vertues, (to Veracity and Sincerity, to Charity and Justice,) transgressing all the great Commandments, violating immediately and directly all the Duties concerning our Neighbour.
opposite to all the principal Virtues, (to Veracity and Sincerity, to Charity and justice,) transgressing all the great commandments, violating immediately and directly all the Duties Concerning our Neighbour.
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and practiseth it in all his doings, who abominateth falsehood;) including a treacherous breach of faith toward mankind; (we being all, in order to the maintenance of society, by an implicit compact, obliged by speech to declare our mind, to inform truly,
and Practiseth it in all his doings, who abominateth falsehood;) including a treacherous breach of faith towards mankind; (we being all, in order to the maintenance of society, by an implicit compact, obliged by speech to declare our mind, to inform truly,
Again, to bear any hatred or ill-will, to exercise enmity toward any man, to design or procure any mischief to our Neighbour, whom even Jews were commanded to love as themselves, whose good, by many laws,
Again, to bear any hatred or ill-will, to exercise enmity towards any man, to Design or procure any mischief to our Neighbour, whom even jews were commanded to love as themselves, whose good, by many laws,
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His words are, as the Psalmist saith of Doeg, devouring words, (Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitfull tongue:) and, A man (saith the Wiseman) that beareth false witness against his neighbour, is a maul,
His words Are, as the Psalmist Says of Doeg, devouring words, (Thou Lovest all devouring words, Oh thou deceitful tongue:) and, A man (Says the Wiseman) that bears false witness against his neighbour, is a maul,
So extremely opposite is this practice unto the Queen of Vertues, Charity. Its property indeed is, to believe all things, that is, all things for the best,
So extremely opposite is this practice unto the Queen of Virtues, Charity. Its property indeed is, to believe all things, that is, all things for the best,
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how much more not to devise any falshood against him? It covereth all things, studiously conniving at real defects, and concealing assured miscarriages:
how much more not to devise any falsehood against him? It Covereth all things, studiously conniving At real defects, and concealing assured miscarriages:
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He is indeed, according to just estimation, guilty of all kinds whatever of injury, breaking all the Second Table of Commands respecting our Neighbour.
He is indeed, according to just estimation, guilty of all Kinds whatever of injury, breaking all the Second Table of Commands respecting our Neighbour.
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Most formally and directly he beareth false witnesse against his neighbour: He doth covet his neighbour's goods; for 'tis constantly out of such an irregular desire,
Most formally and directly he bears false witness against his neighbour: He does covet his neighbour's goods; for it's constantly out of such an irregular desire,
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'tis onely the soft air he breaketh with his tongue, 'tis onely a slight character that he stampeth on the fancy, 'tis onely an imaginary stain that he daubeth his Neighbour with:
it's only the soft air he breaks with his tongue, it's only a slight character that he stampeth on the fancy, it's only an imaginary stain that he daubeth his Neighbour with:
therefore he supposeth no great wrong done, and seemeth to himself innocent, or very excusable. But these conceits arise from great inconsiderateness, or mistake;
Therefore he Supposeth no great wrong done, and seems to himself innocent, or very excusable. But these conceits arise from great inconsiderateness, or mistake;
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Since then all men (especially men of honour and honesty) do, from a necessary instinct of nature, estimate their good name beyond any of their goods,
Since then all men (especially men of honour and honesty) doe, from a necessary instinct of nature, estimate their good name beyond any of their goods,
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the chief interests of a man, the successe of his affairs, his ability to doe good, (for himself, his friends, his neighbour,) his safety, the best comforts and conveniencies of his life, sometimes his life it self, depending thereon:
the chief interests of a man, the success of his affairs, his ability to do good, (for himself, his Friends, his neighbour,) his safety, the best comforts and Conveniences of his life, sometime his life it self, depending thereon:
so that by depriving him of that, he is robb'd of all his estate, and left stark naked of all, excepting a good Conscience, which is beyond the reach of the world,
so that by depriving him of that, he is robbed of all his estate, and left stark naked of all, excepting a good Conscience, which is beyond the reach of the world,
No man, one would think, of any tolerable sense, should dare, or deign to incurr the guilt of a practice so vile and base, so indeed diabolical and detestable. But farther more particularly,
No man, one would think, of any tolerable sense, should Dare, or deign to incur the guilt of a practice so vile and base, so indeed diabolical and detestable. But farther more particularly,
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because he maketh wrong judgments and valuations of things, and accordingly driveth on silly bargains for himself, in result whereof he proveth a great loser.
Because he makes wrong Judgments and valuations of things, and accordingly drives on silly bargains for himself, in result whereof he Proves a great loser.
but is any of these things worth purchasing at so dear a rate? can there be any valuable exchange for our honesty? Is it not more advisable to suppress our passion,
but is any of these things worth purchasing At so dear a rate? can there be any valuable exchange for our honesty? Is it not more advisable to suppress our passion,
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or curb our humour, then by satisfying it thus to forfeit our innocence? Can any thing in the world be so considerable, that for its sake we should defile our Souls by so foul a practice, making shipwreck of a good Conscience, abandoning honour and honesty, incurring all the guilt,
or curb our humour, then by satisfying it thus to forfeit our innocence? Can any thing in the world be so considerable, that for its sake we should defile our Souls by so foul a practice, making shipwreck of a good Conscience, abandoning honour and honesty, incurring all the guilt,
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and all the punishment due to so enormous a crime? Is it not far more wisedom, contentedly to see our Neighbour to enjoy credit and successe, to flourish and thrive in the world,
and all the punishment due to so enormous a crime? Is it not Far more Wisdom, contentedly to see our Neighbour to enjoy credit and success, to flourish and thrive in the world,
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Whatever comes of it, (whether he succeeds, or is disappointed therein,) assuredly he that useth such courses will himself be the greatest loser, and deepest sufferer.
Whatever comes of it, (whither he succeeds, or is disappointed therein,) assuredly he that uses such courses will himself be the greatest loser, and Deepest sufferer.
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But it is not, perhaps he will pretend, for to asswage a private passion, or to promote his particular concernment, that he makes so bold with his Neighbour,
But it is not, perhaps he will pretend, for to assuage a private passion, or to promote his particular concernment, that he makes so bold with his Neighbour,
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but for the sake of orthodox Doctrine, for advantage of the true Church, for the advancement of publick Good, he judgeth it expedient to asperse him ▪ This indeed is the covert of innumerable Slanders:
but for the sake of orthodox Doctrine, for advantage of the true Church, for the advancement of public Good, he Judgeth it expedient to asperse him ▪ This indeed is the covert of innumerable Slanders:
What is a little truth, what is any man's reputation in comparison to the carrying on such brave designs? But (to omit that men do usually prevaricate in these cases;
What is a little truth, what is any Man's reputation in comparison to the carrying on such brave designs? But (to omit that men do usually prevaricate in these cases;
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He doth not understand what it is to be Christian, or careth not to practise according thereto, who can find in his heart in any case, upon any pretence, to calumniate.
He does not understand what it is to be Christian, or Careth not to practise according thereto, who can find in his heart in any case, upon any pretence, to calumniate.
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so is there scarce any (no good or lawfull one at least) which may not more surely, more safely, more cleverly be atchieved by means of truth and justice.
so is there scarce any (not good or lawful one At least) which may not more surely, more safely, more cleverly be achieved by means of truth and Justice.
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Is not always the straight way more short then the oblique and crooked? is not the plain way more easie then the rough and cragged? is not the fair way more pleasant and passable then the foul? Is it not better to walk in paths that are open and allowed,
Is not always the straight Way more short then the oblique and crooked? is not the plain Way more easy then the rough and cragged? is not the fair Way more pleasant and passable then the foul? Is it not better to walk in paths that Are open and allowed,
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Our own industry, good use of the parts and faculties God hath given us, embracing fair opportunities, God's blessing and Providence, are sufficient means to rely upon for procuring, in an honest way, what-ever is convenient for us.
Our own industry, good use of the parts and faculties God hath given us, embracing fair opportunities, God's blessing and Providence, Are sufficient means to rely upon for procuring, in an honest Way, whatever is convenient for us.
He that hath recourse to the other base means, and maketh lies his refuge, as he renounceth all just and honest means, as he disclaimeth all hope in God's assistence,
He that hath recourse to the other base means, and makes lies his refuge, as he Renounceth all just and honest means, as he disclaimeth all hope in God's assistance,
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and consequently so endanger his safety, ease, and welfare, as by this practice. Men can more easily endure, and sooner will forgive, any sort of abuse then this;
and consequently so endanger his safety, ease, and welfare, as by this practice. Men can more Easily endure, and sooner will forgive, any sort of abuse then this;
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Every man presently will be sensible how easily it may be his own case, how liable he may be to be thus abused, in a way against which there is no guard or defence.
Every man presently will be sensible how Easily it may be his own case, how liable he may be to be thus abused, in a Way against which there is no guard or defence.
(A righteous man hateth lying, saith the Wise-man.) It is onely ill-nurtured and ill-natured, unworthy and naughty people, that are willing auditours or encouragers thereof.
(A righteous man hates lying, Says the Wiseman.) It is only ill-nurtured and ill-natured, unworthy and naughty people, that Are willing Auditors or encouragers thereof.
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All love of truth, and regard to justice, and sense of humanity, all generosity and ingenuity, all charity and good will to men, must be extinct in those who can with delight,
All love of truth, and regard to Justice, and sense of humanity, all generosity and ingenuity, all charity and good will to men, must be extinct in those who can with delight,
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implicitly charging his hearers with weaknesse and credulity, or with injustice and pravity. Fifthly, He also derogateth wholly from his own credit, in all matters of discourse.
implicitly charging his hearers with weakness and credulity, or with injustice and pravity. Fifthly, He also derogateth wholly from his own credit, in all matters of discourse.
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or farther his base interest? what (thinks any man) will he scruple or boggle at, who hath the heart in thus doing wrong and mischief to imitate the Devil? Farther,
or farther his base Interest? what (thinks any man) will he scruple or boggle At, who hath the heart in thus doing wrong and mischief to imitate the devil? Farther,
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but do utter them in a low voice, in dark corners, out of sight and hearing, where they conceit themselves at present safe from being called to an account.
but do utter them in a low voice, in dark corners, out of sighed and hearing, where they conceit themselves At present safe from being called to an account.
Swords (saith the Psalmist of such persons) are in their lips; for, Who, say they, doth, hear? And, Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off, saith David again, intimating the common manner of this practice.
Swords (Says the Psalmist of such Persons) Are in their lips; for, Who, say they, does, hear? And, Whoso privily Slandereth his neighbour, him will I Cut off, Says David again, intimating the Common manner of this practice.
He can never have any sound quiet in his mind, he can never expect pardon from Heaven, without acknowledging his fault, repairing the wrong he hath done, restoring that good name of which he dispossessed his Neighbour:
He can never have any found quiet in his mind, he can never expect pardon from Heaven, without acknowledging his fault, repairing the wrong he hath done, restoring that good name of which he dispossessed his Neighbour:
'Tis no-wise so hard to restore goods stollen or extorted, as to recover a good opinion lost, to wipe off aspersions cast on a man's name, to cure a wounded reputation:
It's nowise so hard to restore goods stolen or extorted, as to recover a good opinion lost, to wipe off Aspersions cast on a Man's name, to cure a wounded reputation:
Who will regard his fame, who will be concerned to excuse his faults, who so outrageously abuseth the reputation of others? He suffereth justly, he is payed in his own coin, will any man think, who doth hear him reproached.
Who will regard his fame, who will be concerned to excuse his Faults, who so outrageously abuseth the reputation of Others? He suffers justly, he is paid in his own coin, will any man think, who does hear him reproached.
Tenthly, In fine, the Slanderer (if he doth not by serious and sore repentance retract his practice) doth banish himself from Heaven and happinesse, doth expose himself to endlesse miseries and sorrows.
Tenthly, In fine, the Slanderer (if he does not by serious and soar Repentance retract his practice) does banish himself from Heaven and happiness, does expose himself to endless misery's and sorrows.
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if without those mansions of joy and blisse every one must eternally abide that loveth, or maketh a lie; if NONLATINALPHABET, to all liars their portion is assigned in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone;
if without those mansions of joy and bliss every one must eternally abide that loves, or makes a lie; if, to all liars their portion is assigned in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone;
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how far thence shall they be removed, who without any truth or justice do speak ill of and reproach their Neighbour? If for every NONLATINALPHABET, idle, or vain, word we must render a strict account; how much more shall we be severely reckoned with for this sort of words,
how Far thence shall they be removed, who without any truth or Justice do speak ill of and reproach their Neighbour? If for every, idle, or vain, word we must render a strict account; how much more shall we be severely reckoned with for this sort of words,
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words that are not onely negatively vain, or uselesse, but positively vain, as false, and spoken to bad purpose? If Slander perhaps here may evade detection, or scape deserved punishment;
words that Are not only negatively vain, or useless, but positively vain, as false, and spoken to bad purpose? If Slander perhaps Here may evade detection, or escape deserved punishment;
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yet infallibly hereafter, at the dreadfull Day, it shall be disclosed, irreversibly condemned, inevitably persecuted with condign reward of utter shame and sorrow.
yet infallibly hereafter, At the dreadful Day, it shall be disclosed, irreversibly condemned, inevitably persecuted with condign reward of utter shame and sorrow.
or sooth any humour in himself or others, doth by committing this sin involve himself into all these great evils, both here and hereafter, a most desperate and deplorable Fool?
or sooth any humour in himself or Others, does by committing this since involve himself into all these great evils, both Here and hereafter, a most desperate and deplorable Fool?
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or to those who seriously do professe Christianity, that is, the Religion which peculiarly above all others prescribeth constant Truth, strictest Justice, and highest Charity.
or to those who seriously do profess Christianity, that is, the Religion which peculiarly above all Others prescribeth constant Truth, Strictest justice, and highest Charity.
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as an instrument of mutual succour and delectation, of friendly commerce and pleasant converse together; for instructing and advising, comforting and chearing one another;
as an Instrument of mutual succour and delectation, of friendly commerce and pleasant converse together; for instructing and advising, comforting and cheering one Another;
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for as speaking doth take up the greatest part of our life, (our quick and active Mind continually venting its Thoughts, and discharging its Passions thereby;
for as speaking does take up the greatest part of our life, (our quick and active Mind continually venting its Thoughts, and discharging its Passion thereby;
all our conversation and commerce passing through it, it having a large influence upon all our practice) so Speech commonly having our Neighbour and his Concernments for its Objects, it is necessary, that either most of our Charity will be emploied therein,
all our Conversation and commerce passing through it, it having a large influence upon all our practice) so Speech commonly having our Neighbour and his Concernments for its Objects, it is necessary, that either most of our Charity will be employed therein,
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but in stricter acceptation, and according to peculiar use, it denoteth that particular sort of Obloquy, which is called Detraction, or Backbiting: So therefore we may be allowed to understand it here;
but in Stricter acceptation, and according to peculiar use, it denoteth that particular sort of Obloquy, which is called Detraction, or Backbiting: So Therefore we may be allowed to understand it Here;
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and accordingly S. James here coupleth it thereto: He that detracteth from a Brother, and he that censureth his Brother, backbiteth the Law, and censureth the Law:
and accordingly S. James Here Coupleth it thereto: He that detracteth from a Brother, and he that censureth his Brother, backbiteth the Law, and censureth the Law:
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But on the contrary, 'tis the property of a Detractor, when he seeth a worthy Person, (whom he doth not affect, or whom he is concerned to wrong) to survey him throughly,
But on the contrary, it's the property of a Detractor, when he sees a worthy Person, (whom he does not affect, or whom he is concerned to wrong) to survey him thoroughly,
1. A Detractor is wont to represent Persons and Actions under the most disadvantagious Circumstances he can, setting out those which may cause them to appear odious or despicable, slipping over those which may commend or excuse them.
1. A Detractor is wont to represent Persons and Actions under the most disadvantageous circumstances he can, setting out those which may cause them to appear odious or despicable, slipping over those which may commend or excuse them.
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and he that representeth such Person or Action, leaving out those excusing circumstances, doth tend to beget a bad or mean opinion of them, robbing them of their due value, and commendation:
and he that Representeth such Person or Actium, leaving out those excusing Circumstances, does tend to beget a bad or mean opinion of them, robbing them of their due valve, and commendation:
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Let a man speak never so well, or act never so fairly, yet a Detractor will say his Words may bear this ill Sence, his Actions may tend to that bad Purpose;
Let a man speak never so well, or act never so fairly, yet a Detractor will say his Words may bear this ill Sense, his Actions may tend to that bad Purpose;
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Thus, by calling a sober man sowre, a chearful man vain, a conscientious man morose, a devout man superstitious, a free man prodigal, a frugal man sordid,
Thus, by calling a Sobrium man sour, a cheerful man vain, a conscientious man morose, a devout man superstitious, a free man prodigal, a frugal man sordid,
an open man simple, a reserved man crafty, one that standeth upon his Honour and Honesty proud, a kind man ambitiously popular, a modest man sullen, timerous,
an open man simple, a reserved man crafty, one that Stands upon his Honour and Honesty proud, a kind man ambitiously popular, a modest man sullen, timorous,
some blemishes in his nature or temper, some faults contracted by education or custom, somewhat amiss proceeding from ignorance, or misapprehension of things;
Some blemishes in his nature or temper, Some Faults contracted by education or custom, somewhat amiss proceeding from ignorance, or misapprehension of things;
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whereas were Charity, were Equity, were Humanity to draw the Person, it representing his Qualities with just advantage, would render him lovely, and venerable.
whereas were Charity, were Equity, were Humanity to draw the Person, it representing his Qualities with just advantage, would render him lovely, and venerable.
but (saith he) I know what I know, I know more than I'le say — so (adding perhaps a crafty Nod or Shrug, a malicious Sneer or Smile) he thinks to blast the fairest performance.
but (Says he) I know what I know, I know more than I'll say — so (adding perhaps a crafty Nod or Shrug, a malicious Sneer or Smile) he thinks to blast the Fairest performance.
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or out of intention to please God and work out his Salvation, but from Hypocrisy, from affectation to gain the favour and good opinion of men, from design to promote worldly Interests;
or out of intention to please God and work out his Salvation, but from Hypocrisy, from affectation to gain the favour and good opinion of men, from Design to promote worldly Interests;
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Why (said he) was not this Ointment sold, and given to the Poor? so did his covetous baseness prompt him to detract from that performance, of which our Saviour's goodness did pronounce, that it was a good work, which should perpetually through the whole World pass for memorable.
Why (said he) was not this Ointment sold, and given to the Poor? so did his covetous baseness prompt him to detract from that performance, of which our Saviour's Goodness did pronounce, that it was a good work, which should perpetually through the Whole World pass for memorable.
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8. A Detractor not regarding the general Course, and constant Tenour of a mans Conversation, which is conspiciously and clearly good, will attaque some part of it, the goodness whereof is less discernable,
8. A Detractor not regarding the general Course, and constant Tenor of a men Conversation, which is conspiciously and clearly good, will attaque Some part of it, the Goodness whereof is less discernible,
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he pryeth into every Nook, he bolteth every circumstance, he improveth every pretence, he alledgeth any Report or Rumour, he useth all the tricks imaginable to that end.
he pryeth into every Nook, he bolteth every circumstance, he improveth every pretence, he allegeth any Report or Rumour, he uses all the tricks imaginable to that end.
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in enlarging upon which I am the more sparing, because the Arts and Methods of Detraction being in great part common with those of Slander and Censure, I have otherwhile in treating upon those offences more fully declared them.
in enlarging upon which I am the more sparing, Because the Arts and Methods of Detraction being in great part Common with those of Slander and Censure, I have otherwhile in treating upon those offences more Fully declared them.
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Now for disswading from its Practice, I shall propound to your Consideration, the causes whence it proceedeth, the irregularities and pravities which it involveth, the effects which it produceth;
Now for dissuading from its Practice, I shall propound to your Consideration, the Causes whence it Proceedeth, the irregularities and Privacies which it involveth, the effects which it Produceth;
the which will appear so base, and ugly, that whoever shall consider them, cannot I suppose but loath the Daughter of such Parents, the subject of such Qualities,
the which will appear so base, and ugly, that whoever shall Consider them, cannot I suppose but loath the Daughter of such Parents, the Subject of such Qualities,
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He that in any kind deemeth himself able, or confideth in his own Strength, and Industry, will allow to others the commendation beseeming their Ability;
He that in any kind deemeth himself able, or confideth in his own Strength, and Industry, will allow to Others the commendation beseeming their Ability;
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but he that feeleth himself destitute of worth, and despaireth to arrive to the credit of others, is thence tempted to disparage and defame such Persons:
but he that feeleth himself destitute of worth, and despaireth to arrive to the credit of Others, is thence tempted to disparage and defame such Persons:
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'tis an impotent and groveling Serpent, that lurketh in the Hedg, waiting opportunity to bite the heel of any nobler Creature that passeth by. 6. Evil Conscience:
it's an impotent and groveling Serpent, that lurks in the Hedge, waiting opportunity to bite the heel of any Nobler Creature that passes by. 6. Evil Conscience:
A man that is conscious to himself of a solid worth and vertue, of having honest intentions, of having performed good Deeds, is satisfied with the Fruits of inward Comfort,
A man that is conscious to himself of a solid worth and virtue, of having honest intentions, of having performed good deeds, is satisfied with the Fruits of inward Comfort,
or build a reputation upon, would please himself in making others as little better than himself as he can, would ground a kind of credit upon the ruins and rubbish of another's fame.
or built a reputation upon, would please himself in making Others as little better than himself as he can, would ground a kind of credit upon the ruins and rubbish of another's fame.
when by fair means, by their own Wit, Industry, Courage, worthy Behaviour, they cannot promote their Interests, they cannot drive on their ambitious or covetous Projects, they cannot attain that preferment or that gain which they affect,
when by fair means, by their own Wit, Industry, Courage, worthy Behaviour, they cannot promote their Interests, they cannot drive on their ambitious or covetous Projects, they cannot attain that preferment or that gain which they affect,
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It was the first piece of wicked policy that ever was practised in the World, the Devil by detracting from the goodness and veracity of God (misrepresenting his Intentions,
It was the First piece of wicked policy that ever was practised in the World, the devil by detracting from the Goodness and veracity of God (Misrepresenting his Intentions,
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and misconstruing his Commands) strove to atchieve his mischievous design of seducing our Fore-fathers; and in his foot-steps his serpentine Progeny (the race of malicious, envious, ambitious, covetous,
and misconstruing his Commands) strove to achieve his mischievous Design of seducing our Forefathers; and in his footsteps his serpentine Progeny (the raze of malicious, envious, ambitious, covetous,
Wo unto them — who take the righteousness of the Righteous from him, Isa. 5. 23. Injurious indeed he is not only to the vertuous Person, but to Vertue it self;
Woe unto them — who take the righteousness of the Righteous from him, Isaiah 5. 23. Injurious indeed he is not only to the virtuous Person, but to Virtue it self;
he indeed manifesteth the greatest hatred, seeing he striveth to do the greatest mischief, to cause the greatest vexation to his Neighbour, in bereaving him of his most precious and dear enjoyments. 3. Impiety:
he indeed manifesteth the greatest hatred, seeing he striveth to do the greatest mischief, to cause the greatest vexation to his Neighbour, in bereaving him of his most precious and dear enjoyments. 3. Impiety:
he cannot but hate that Offence, which approacheth to that most heinous and unpardonable sin, that consisteth in defaming the excellent Works performed by Divine Power and Goodness, ascribing them to bad Causes.
he cannot but hate that Offence, which Approaches to that most heinous and unpardonable since, that Consisteth in defaming the excellent Works performed by Divine Power and goodness, ascribing them to bad Causes.
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4. Detraction involveth degenerous baseness, meanness of spirit, and want of good manners. All men affect to seem generous, and will say, They scorn to be base;
4. Detraction involveth degenerous baseness, meanness of Spirit, and want of good manners. All men affect to seem generous, and will say, They scorn to be base;
But on the other side, nothing more plainly argueth a degenerate, and ignoble heart, ill-breeding and ill-formed Manners, a sorry Mind and poor Judgment,
But on the other side, nothing more plainly argue a degenerate, and ignoble heart, ill-breeding and ill-formed Manners, a sorry Mind and poor Judgement,
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for many seeing the best Men thus disparaged, and the best Actions vilified, are disheartned and deterr'd from practising Vertue, especially in a conspicuous and eminent degree:
for many seeing the best Men thus disparaged, and the best Actions vilified, Are disheartened and deterred from practising Virtue, especially in a conspicuous and eminent degree:
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Why, will many a man say, Shall I be strictly good, seeing Goodness is so liable to be misused, seeing thereby I shall provoke the detracting Tongue, seeing my Reward shall be to have a severe inquisition pass upon me, to have my Life defaced,
Why, will many a man say, Shall I be strictly good, seeing goodness is so liable to be misused, seeing thereby I shall provoke the detracting Tongue, seeing my Reward shall be to have a severe inquisition pass upon me, to have my Life defaced,
or a bashful temper (who are not stiff and resolute in their way, who have not the heart or the face to bear up against rude assaults of their Reputation) will be scared and daunted by Detraction;
or a bashful temper (who Are not stiff and resolute in their Way, who have not the heart or the face to bear up against rude assaults of their Reputation) will be scared and daunted by Detraction;
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if we should discover any Man to seem worthy, or to be so reputed, whom yet we discern (by standing in a nearer light) not to be truly such, having had opportunity to know his bad qualities, bad purposes, or bad deeds;
if we should discover any Man to seem worthy, or to be so reputed, whom yet we discern (by standing in a nearer Light) not to be truly such, having had opportunity to know his bad qualities, bad Purposes, or bad Deeds;
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yet ordinarily in discretion and honesty we should let it pass with such commendation as its appearance may procure, rather then to slur it, by venting our disadvantagious apprehensions about it:
yet ordinarily in discretion and honesty we should let it pass with such commendation as its appearance may procure, rather then to slur it, by venting our disadvantageous apprehensions about it:
it often really obstructeth and disappointeth his Undertakings, estranging those from him, or setting them against him, who do credulously entertain it.
it often really obstructeth and disappointeth his Undertakings, estranging those from him, or setting them against him, who do credulously entertain it.
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4. The Detractor abuseth those, into whose ears he instilleth his poisonous suggestions, engaging them to partake in the injuries done to Worth and Vertue;
4. The Detractor abuseth those, into whose ears he instilleth his poisonous suggestions, engaging them to partake in the injuries done to Worth and Virtue;
for why, conceive they, shall he receive that which he will not suffer others to enjoy? How can any Man admit him to have any real worth or vertue in himself, who doth not like it,
for why, conceive they, shall he receive that which he will not suffer Others to enjoy? How can any Man admit him to have any real worth or virtue in himself, who does not like it,
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or treat it well in another? Hence, if a Detractor hath any good in him, he much injureth himself, depriving himself of all the respect belonging thereto.
or Treat it well in Another? Hence, if a Detractor hath any good in him, he much injureth himself, depriving himself of all the respect belonging thereto.
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the consideration whereof (together with the causes producing it, and the essential adjuncts which it doth involve) will, I should think, suffice to deter us from it.
the consideration whereof (together with the Causes producing it, and the essential adjuncts which it does involve) will, I should think, suffice to deter us from it.
they should therefore by all means cherish and countenance Vertue in one another, as that which promoteth the common Welfare, which adorneth and illustrateth the dignity of their Family.
they should Therefore by all means cherish and countenance Virtue in one Another, as that which promoteth the Common Welfare, which adorneth and illustrateth the dignity of their Family.
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Members we are one of another, and as such should find complacence in the health and vigor of any part, from whence the whole doth receive benefit and comfort:
Members we Are one of Another, and as such should find complacence in the health and vigor of any part, from whence the Whole does receive benefit and Comfort:
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when with the general causes, which ever did and ever will in some measure dispose men thereto, some special ones do concur, that powerfully incline to it.
when with the general Causes, which ever did and ever will in Some measure dispose men thereto, Some special ones do concur, that powerfully incline to it.
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and from vilifying their Neighbours, to seek commendation to themselves; an envious malignity, which ever lusteth to be pampered with finding or making faults;
and from vilifying their Neighbours, to seek commendation to themselves; an envious malignity, which ever Lusteth to be pampered with finding or making Faults;
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scanning, and passing Sentence upon all Persons, and all things incident? there is an extreme niceness and delicacy of conceit, which maketh us apt to relish few things, and to distast any thing;
scanning, and passing Sentence upon all Persons, and all things incident? there is an extreme niceness and delicacy of conceit, which makes us apt to relish few things, and to distaste any thing;
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there is a deep corruption of mind and manners, which engageth men in their own defence to censure others, diverting the blame from home, and shrowding their own under the covert of other mens faults;
there is a deep corruption of mind and manners, which engageth men in their own defence to censure Others, diverting the blame from home, and shrouding their own under the covert of other men's Faults;
there are new principles of Morality, and Policy, become current with great vogue, which allow to do or say any thing subservient to our Interests, or Designs;
there Are new principles of Morality, and Policy, become current with great vogue, which allow to do or say any thing subservient to our Interests, or Designs;
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and the main body of conversation is, if we mark it, taken up in judging: Every gossiping is, as it were, a Court of Justice; every seat becometh a Tribunal;
and the main body of Conversation is, if we mark it, taken up in judging: Every gossiping is, as it were, a Court of justice; every seat Becometh a Tribunal;
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Not one escapeth being taxed under some scandalous Name, or odious Character, one or other. Not only the outward Actions and visible Practices of men are judged;
Not one escapeth being taxed under Some scandalous Name, or odious Character, one or other. Not only the outward Actions and visible Practices of men Are judged;
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Whole Bodies of men are thus judged at once, and nothing it is in one breath to damn whole Churches, at one push to throw down whole Nations into the bottomless Pit. All mankind in a lump is severely censured,
whole Bodies of men Are thus judged At once, and nothing it is in one breath to damn Whole Churches, At one push to throw down Whole nations into the bottomless Pit. All mankind in a lump is severely censured,
yea God himself is hardly spared, his Providence coming under the bold obloquy of those, who (as the Psalmist speaketh of some in his time, whose race doth yet survive) speak loftily, and set their Mouth against the Heavens.
yea God himself is hardly spared, his Providence coming under the bold obloquy of those, who (as the Psalmist speaks of Some in his time, whose raze does yet survive) speak loftily, and Set their Mouth against the Heavens.
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This being too apparently the present state of things, and obvious practice of men, it were desirable, that in order to their being reclaimed, men commonly did well understand the nature of this practice with the heinous guilt,
This being too apparently the present state of things, and obvious practice of men, it were desirable, that in order to their being reclaimed, men commonly did well understand the nature of this practice with the heinous guilt,
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Judge not. As to the word we may observe, that it being in it self according to its primitive sence of a middle and indifferent signification, is yet frequently in the Scripture used in the worst sence;
Judge not. As to the word we may observe, that it being in it self according to its primitive sense of a middle and indifferent signification, is yet frequently in the Scripture used in the worst sense;
Humane Society could not subsist, Right could not be maintained, nor Peace preserved without it; God thereby governeth the World, earthly Judges being his Instruments and Substitutes;
Humane Society could not subsist, Right could not be maintained, nor Peace preserved without it; God thereby Governs the World, earthly Judges being his Instruments and Substitutes;
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2. That Trial and Censure (although out of Court, and without formal process) which any kind of Superiors do exercise upon their Inferiors, committed to their inspection and care;
2. That Trial and Censure (although out of Court, and without formal process) which any kind of Superiors do exercise upon their Inferiors, committed to their inspection and care;
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3. Neither are fraternal correption or friendly reproof (proceeding out of charitable design, upon clear ground, in fit season, within reasonable compass) concerned in this prohibition;
3. Neither Are fraternal correption or friendly reproof (proceeding out of charitable Design, upon clear ground, in fit season, within reasonable compass) concerned in this prohibition;
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thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer Sin upon him. 4. All observing, and reflecting upon our Neighbours Actions, all framing an opinion about them,
thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer since upon him. 4. All observing, and reflecting upon our Neighbours Actions, all framing an opinion about them,
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And how can we forbear to think according to plain evidence? how can we resist the impressions of sense upon our Minds? how can we contest notorious experience? How also barring such apprehensions of obvious and apparent things, could we bear testimony concerning them? how could we signifie our approbation or dislike of them? how could we for his amendment admonish or reprove our Neighbour,
And how can we forbear to think according to plain evidence? how can we resist the impressions of sense upon our Minds? how can we contest notorious experience? How also barring such apprehensions of obvious and apparent things, could we bear testimony Concerning them? how could we signify our approbation or dislike of them? how could we for his amendment admonish or reprove our Neighbour,
for common experience acquainteth us that we may be deceived in trusting men, Prudence biddeth us in matters of importance not to confide in uncertainties;
for Common experience acquainteth us that we may be deceived in trusting men, Prudence bids us in matters of importance not to confide in uncertainties;
In fine, There are some special cases, and circumstances, wherein good men excusably may in severe terms declare their resentment of manifest wickedness, especially such as is prejudicial to God's Honour, and publick good.
In fine, There Are Some special cases, and Circumstances, wherein good men excusably may in severe terms declare their resentment of manifest wickedness, especially such as is prejudicial to God's Honour, and public good.
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These sorts of allowable Judgments being excepted, it is then private, affected, needless, groundless, rash and harsh censuring the persons or actions of our Brethren;
These sorts of allowable Judgments being excepted, it is then private, affected, needless, groundless, rash and harsh censuring the Persons or actions of our Brothers;
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neither perhaps can we better understand our duty in this matter, then by expending what are the Properties and Obligations of a Judg, and comparing our practice thereto;
neither perhaps can we better understand our duty in this matter, then by expending what Are the Properties and Obligations of a Judge, and comparing our practice thereto;
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When, I say, we are pragmatically inquisitive into the Purposes and Proceedings of our Superiors, of our Equals, of those who are not subject to our Charge and Care, when we narrowly examine them:
When, I say, we Are pragmatically inquisitive into the Purposes and Proceedings of our Superiors, of our Equals, of those who Are not Subject to our Charge and Care, when we narrowly examine them:
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what Testimony publick Benefit requireth, we may yield; what Expression Charity doth call for toward our Neighbour's edification, we may seasonably vent:
what Testimony public Benefit requires, we may yield; what Expression Charity does call for towards our Neighbour's edification, we may seasonably vent:
Who (said he) made me a Judg, or Divider over you? And shall we constitute our selves in the Office, shall we seat our selves on the Tribunal, without any Commission from God,
Who (said he) made me a Judge, or Divider over you? And shall we constitute our selves in the Office, shall we seat our selves on the Tribunal, without any Commission from God,
2. A Judg should be free from all Prejudices, and all partial Affections; especially from those which are disadvantagious to the Party in danger to suffer;
2. A Judge should be free from all Prejudices, and all partial Affections; especially from those which Are disadvantageous to the Party in danger to suffer;
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He therefore that will undertake this Office, must first devest himself of all Prejudices, must rid himself of all Passions, must purify himself from all corrupt Inclinations, taking care not to come with a condemning Mind,
He Therefore that will undertake this Office, must First devest himself of all Prejudices, must rid himself of all Passion, must purify himself from all corrupt Inclinations, taking care not to come with a condemning Mind,
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that he should be defamed, or damnified, not for a certain Fault, but from an unhappy Lot? As things viewed at a distance appear much different in bigness, shape,
that he should be defamed, or damnified, not for a certain Fault, but from an unhappy Lot? As things viewed At a distance appear much different in bigness, shape,
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If of our own head and pleasure, we will constitute our selves Judges, yet at least we should act the Judges part, in patiently attending to, and heedfully sifting the Cause:
If of our own head and pleasure, we will constitute our selves Judges, yet At least we should act the Judges part, in patiently attending to, and heedfully sifting the Cause:
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or to excuse and extenuate his Guilt, why do we undertake to be his Judges? Why do we engage our selves into the Commission of so palpable injustice? yea, of so disgraceful folly:
or to excuse and extenuate his Gilded, why do we undertake to be his Judges? Why do we engage our selves into the Commission of so palpable injustice? yea, of so disgraceful folly:
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after certain Proof, and upon full Conviction. Not any slight Conjecture, or thin Surmise; any idle Report, or weak Pretence is sufficient to ground a Condemnation upon;
After certain Proof, and upon full Conviction. Not any slight Conjecture, or thin Surmise; any idle Report, or weak Pretence is sufficient to ground a Condemnation upon;
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Judg not (saith our Lord) according to the appearance, but judg righteous Judgment. The Jews seeing our Lord cure an infirm Person upon the Sabbath Day, presently upon that semblance condemned him of violating the Law;
Judge not (Says our Lord) according to the appearance, but judge righteous Judgement. The jews seeing our Lord cure an infirm Person upon the Sabbath Day, presently upon that semblance condemned him of violating the Law;
otherwise seeing there never is wanting some colour of Accusation, every Action being liable to some suspicion, or sinister construction, no Innocence could be secure, no Person could escape condemnation;
otherwise seeing there never is wanting Some colour of Accusation, every Actium being liable to Some suspicion, or sinister construction, no Innocence could be secure, no Person could escape condemnation;
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then shalt thou bring forth that man, or that woman, and shalt stone them: See what great Caution is prescribed, what pregnant Evidence is required in such Cases;
then shalt thou bring forth that man, or that woman, and shalt stone them: See what great Caution is prescribed, what pregnant Evidence is required in such Cases;
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If this Rule were regarded, how many Censures would be prevented? For do not men catch at any shadow of a Fault? are they not ready upon the least presumption to condemn their Neighbour? Doth not any,
If this Rule were regarded, how many Censures would be prevented? For do not men catch At any shadow of a Fault? Are they not ready upon the least presumption to condemn their Neighbour? Does not any,
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for the state of men is not so much determined by single Actions, as by a body of Practice, or by a long course and tenour of Life, compounded and complicated of Actions in number and kind unconceivably various, it dependeth not only upon external visible Behaviour,
for the state of men is not so much determined by single Actions, as by a body of Practice, or by a long course and tenor of Life, compounded and complicated of Actions in number and kind unconceivably various, it dependeth not only upon external visible Behaviour,
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but upon the practice of close Retirements, and occult motions of Soul; upon the results of natural Temper, upon the influence of fortuitous Circumstances;
but upon the practice of close Retirements, and occult motions of Soul; upon the results of natural Temper, upon the influence of fortuitous circumstances;
As a specious out-side doth often cover inward hollowness and foulness, so under an unpromising appearance much solidity and sincerity of Goodness may lodg;
As a specious outside does often cover inward hollowness and foulness, so under an unpromising appearance much solidity and sincerity of goodness may lodge;
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or without affording him competent liberty and opportunity to defend and justifie himself. Judgment should not be administred clancularly, in dark Corners, but in open Court;
or without affording him competent liberty and opportunity to defend and justify himself. Judgement should not be administered clancularly, in dark Corners, but in open Court;
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wherefore 'tis fit that he should be acquainted with his Case, that competent time and means should be afforded him to prepare for his Defence, that his Plea should receive,
Wherefore it's fit that he should be acquainted with his Case, that competent time and means should be afforded him to prepare for his Defence, that his Plea should receive,
for seldom it is that our Censurers do charge men to their faces, but rather take all possible care, that what they say may never come to the ears of those whom they accuse;
for seldom it is that our Censurers do charge men to their faces, but rather take all possible care, that what they say may never come to the ears of those whom they accuse;
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others thought it free to eat any thing, and to use any times alike: these, according to such their private opinions, did censure the practices of each other;
Others Thought it free to eat any thing, and to use any times alike: these, according to such their private opinions, did censure the practices of each other;
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For do we not commonly reprehend our Neighbours for practices wholly blameless, perhaps commendable? Do we not sometimes grievously reproach them for not complying with our Desires,
For do we not commonly reprehend our Neighbours for practices wholly blameless, perhaps commendable? Do we not sometime grievously reproach them for not complying with our Desires,
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because he will not run with us into the same excess of Riot; he is weak, nice, superstitious, because he constantly and strictly adhereth to his Duty;
Because he will not run with us into the same excess of Riot; he is weak, Nicaenae, superstitious, Because he constantly and strictly adhereth to his Duty;
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he is negligent, loose, profane, because he useth his liberty in some mattets indifferent? Bar such matters of obloquy, into how narrow a compass would it be restrained?
he is negligent, lose, profane, Because he uses his liberty in Some mattets indifferent? Bar such matters of obloquy, into how narrow a compass would it be restrained?
for nothing is more absurd then an Ignorant, and unskilful Judg. Men therefore of weak Capacity, of mean Education, of small Experience, are qualified to judg in few Cases, most things being placed above their reach;
for nothing is more absurd then an Ignorant, and unskilful Judges Men Therefore of weak Capacity, of mean Education, of small Experience, Are qualified to judge in few Cases, most things being placed above their reach;
such never should presume to censure Actions, the worth or moral quality whereof, depend upon the stating and resolution of abstruse, intricate, or subtile Questions:
such never should presume to censure Actions, the worth or moral quality whereof, depend upon the stating and resolution of abstruse, intricate, or subtle Questions:
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It is not therefore for Mechanicks or Rusticks to judg about Difficulties of Science, about Controversies in Religion, about Mysteries of Policy, or Reasons of State;
It is not Therefore for Mechanics or Rustics to judge about Difficulties of Science, about Controversies in Religion, about Mysteres of Policy, or Reasons of State;
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for if we should never censure without great Reason or necessity, how seldom should we do it? Do we not rather affect to do it causlesly and needlesly? do we not eagerly search after,
for if we should never censure without great Reason or necessity, how seldom should we do it? Do we not rather affect to do it causelessly and needlessly? do we not eagerly search After,
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and greedily embrace all occasions to do it? Is it not a pleasant entertainment to us, to be carping and cavelling at any Body we meet, at any thing we see done? Farther,
and greedily embrace all occasions to do it? Is it not a pleasant entertainment to us, to be carping and cavilling At any Body we meet, At any thing we see done? Farther,
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and in his own Conscience guilty, but who standeth actually convicted of heinous Offences, to sit upon the Bench, determining about the Deeds and the States of others? It is the case of us all, we are all notoriously guilty of heinous Crimes before God, we all do lie under the Sentence of his Law;
and in his own Conscience guilty, but who Stands actually convicted of heinous Offences, to fit upon the Bench, determining about the deeds and the States of Others? It is the case of us all, we Are all notoriously guilty of heinous Crimes before God, we all do lie under the Sentence of his Law;
and shall we then pretend to be Judges, or be passing Sentence on our Brethren? If only those, who are free and guiltless, should judg, who could undertake it? there would surely be no more,
and shall we then pretend to be Judges, or be passing Sentence on our Brothers? If only those, who Are free and guiltless, should judge, who could undertake it? there would surely be no more,
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this should render him willing to acquit, and free the Party, apt to apprehend and interpret all things favourably, ready to excuse and mollifie the business what he can;
this should render him willing to acquit, and free the Party, apt to apprehend and interpret all things favourably, ready to excuse and mollify the business what he can;
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far from picking faults out of obscure surmises, or slender pretences, from aggravating the miscarriages that are detected, from stretching the blame farther then it will reach of it self,
Far from picking Faults out of Obscure surmises, or slender pretences, from aggravating the miscarriages that Are detected, from stretching the blame farther then it will reach of it self,
putting himself in his Case, and thence no wise dealing with him more rigorously, then he, according to impartial judgment, should in the like case deem it equal that himself should be dealt with:
putting himself in his Case, and thence no wise dealing with him more rigorously, then he, according to impartial judgement, should in the like case deem it equal that himself should be dealt with:
do we not exaggerate the guilt of petty Faults? do we not insult over great miscarriages with too unmerciful severity? as if they were incorrigible and unpardonable.
do we not exaggerate the guilt of Petty Faults? do we not insult over great miscarriages with too unmerciful severity? as if they were incorrigible and unpardonable.
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Be pleased only first to note, that some Considerations which we shall propound, will be applicable to some kind of bad censure, some to another, according to the several defects and incapacities we have to judg lawfully, upon the grounds already touched.
Be pleased only First to note, that Some Considerations which we shall propound, will be applicable to Some kind of bad censure, Some to Another, according to the several defects and incapacities we have to judge lawfully, upon the grounds already touched.
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we usurp his Right, exercising Jurisdiction over his Subjects, without order and license from him: 'tis S. Paul 's Argument, Who art thou that judgest anothers Servant? that is,
we usurp his Right, exercising Jurisdiction over his Subject's, without order and license from him: it's S. Paul is Argument, Who art thou that Judges another's Servant? that is,
By rash judgment in matters not subject to our cognizance, (as when we pronounce concerning the secret thoughts and intentions of men) we proudly and perversly do arrogate to our selves the incommunicable Perfections of God, who alone can know such things,
By rash judgement in matters not Subject to our cognizance, (as when we pronounce Concerning the secret thoughts and intentions of men) we proudly and perversely do arrogate to our selves the incommunicable Perfections of God, who alone can know such things,
Censuring is impious, as involving the violation of those great Commandments, of exercising (in all our demeanour and dealing) Humility, Meekness, Pity, and Mercy toward our Brethren;
Censuring is impious, as involving the violation of those great commandments, of exercising (in all our demeanour and dealing) Humility, Meekness, Pity, and Mercy towards our Brothers;
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to condemn him without diligent trial, without certain proof, without full conviction of his Fault; to punish him without just cause, or beyond due measure.
to condemn him without diligent trial, without certain proof, without full conviction of his Fault; to Punish him without just cause, or beyond due measure.
'Tis also very unjust, when as we do need the candid Judgment, the forbearance, and pardon of others for many things faulty and offensive that we commit, to refuse the like to others.
It's also very unjust, when as we do need the candid Judgement, the forbearance, and pardon of Others for many things faulty and offensive that we commit, to refuse the like to Others.
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A Censurer is indeed unjust and uncharitable, not only toward those whom he censureth, but also toward those into whom thereby he doth infuse ill-opinion, and ill-will toward their Neighbour;
A Censurer is indeed unjust and uncharitable, not only towards those whom he censureth, but also towards those into whom thereby he does infuse ill-opinion, and ill-will towards their Neighbour;
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he is guilty of their injustice and uncharitableness, a mischief more irreparable then his own. 4. Censuring is a very foolish and vain practice in manifold respects;
he is guilty of their injustice and uncharitableness, a mischief more irreparable then his own. 4. Censuring is a very foolish and vain practice in manifold respects;
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It implieth also, that we little consider, how our escaping any Faults, which our neighbour slippeth into, is no wise imputable to any worth or vertue in us,
It Implies also, that we little Consider, how our escaping any Faults, which our neighbour slippeth into, is no wise imputable to any worth or virtue in us,
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for a well-ordered, calm, and free mind, will be slow in conceiving offence or dislike, moderate in estimating things, reserved in expressing its sentiments, not easily transported into extremity or excess;
for a well-ordered, Cam, and free mind, will be slow in conceiving offence or dislike, moderate in estimating things, reserved in expressing its sentiments, not Easily transported into extremity or excess;
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it consequently hardly will suffer a Man to break forth into rash or harsh censure. So many Signs and Arguments of incogitancy and blindness this Practice doth involve.
it consequently hardly will suffer a Man to break forth into rash or harsh censure. So many Signs and Arguments of incogitancy and blindness this Practice does involve.
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Men think it not only lawful, but even needful for them, in their own defence, to disparage the Censurer, that his judgment may have the less weight to their prejudice:
Men think it not only lawful, but even needful for them, in their own defence, to disparage the Censurer, that his judgement may have the less weight to their prejudice:
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So that it will infalliby come upon us, as our Lord warneth (using it as an Argument to dissuade us from this practice) that, with what judgment we judg, we shall be judged;
So that it will infallibly come upon us, as our Lord warneth (using it as an Argument to dissuade us from this practice) that, with what judgement we judge, we shall be judged;
for of all men, he that is forward and prone to censure, who is rigorous and severe in judging others, deserveth no favour, nor can reasonably pretend thereto.
for of all men, he that is forward and prove to censure, who is rigorous and severe in judging Others, deserveth no favour, nor can reasonably pretend thereto.
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for, thinkest thou this, O Man, that judgest them which do such things, and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the Judgment of God? and, NONLATINALPHABET.
for, Thinkest thou this, Oh Man, that Judges them which do such things, and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the Judgement of God? and,.
and, He shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy, in his judgment, saith the same Apostle. Which passages imply, that to be unmerciful in this kind, will expose us to the severity of Judgment in regard to our offences;
and, He shall have judgement without mercy, that hath showed no mercy, in his judgement, Says the same Apostle. Which passages imply, that to be unmerciful in this kind, will expose us to the severity of Judgement in regard to our offences;
finding what great need our Actions will have in that day of favourable construction, and merciful allowance, we should become candid and mild in reflecting upon the actions of others;
finding what great need our Actions will have in that day of favourable construction, and merciful allowance, we should become candid and mild in reflecting upon the actions of Others;
that is, Why do any of us judge others, seeing we must all be judged our selves? It is not seemly, it is not expedient for those, who soon must be arraigned,
that is, Why do any of us judge Others, seeing we must all be judged our selves? It is not seemly, it is not expedient for those, who soon must be arraigned,
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and put to answer for themselves, to be busy in questioning and prejudging others; but rather to spend their care and pains in preparing for their own Accompt.
and put to answer for themselves, to be busy in questioning and prejudging Others; but rather to spend their care and pains in preparing for their own Account.
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5. Nothing indeed more causeth us to neglect our own case, nothing more engageth us to leave our own Faults unobserved and uncorrected, then this humour.
5. Nothing indeed more Causes us to neglect our own case, nothing more engageth us to leave our own Faults unobserved and uncorrected, then this humour.
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It is easy to observe, that as they who are most sparing and gentle in censure, are usually most exempt from blame (for that carefully reflecting upon their own infirmities and defects, spending their heat and activity of spirit upon amending their own Errors and Faults, they have less time, less concernment, less mind to search out and scan the imperfections and misdemeanours of others;
It is easy to observe, that as they who Are most sparing and gentle in censure, Are usually most exempt from blame (for that carefully reflecting upon their own infirmities and defects, spending their heat and activity of Spirit upon amending their own Errors and Faults, they have less time, less concernment, less mind to search out and scan the imperfections and misdemeanours of Others;
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they do find less reason also, and therefore have less will to be fierce or severe toward them) so the most censorious are usually the most stupid in discerning,
they do find less reason also, and Therefore have less will to be fierce or severe towards them) so the most censorious Are usually the most stupid in discerning,
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And needs it must be so, for the Actions of other men devour their leisure, take up the intention of their spirits, employ the keenness of their passions upon them, so that they cannot,
And needs it must be so, for the Actions of other men devour their leisure, take up the intention of their spirits, employ the keenness of their passion upon them, so that they cannot,
while they are spying and pulling out Motes from their Brothers eye, they consider not the Beam that is in their own eye, although never so gross and obvious.
while they Are spying and pulling out Motes from their Brother's eye, they Consider not the Beam that is in their own eye, although never so gross and obvious.
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Our Saviour therefore chargeth such Persons with Hypocrisie, (Thou Hypocrite; first cast the Beam out of thine own eye) implying, that they do but falsly pretend a respect for goodness and zeal against Sin, seeing in their own practice they indulge it;
Our Saviour Therefore charges such Persons with Hypocrisy, (Thou Hypocrite; First cast the Beam out of thine own eye) implying, that they do but falsely pretend a respect for Goodness and zeal against since, seeing in their own practice they indulge it;
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it debaucheth the minds of men, rendring them dim, and doltish in apprehending their own Faults, negligent and heedless in regard to their own hearts and ways;
it debaucheth the minds of men, rendering them dim, and doltish in apprehending their own Faults, negligent and heedless in regard to their own hearts and ways;
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These Considerations may, I hope, suffice to persuade the observance of this Precept, by the help of God's Grace, to which I commend you, and conclude.
These Considerations may, I hope, suffice to persuade the observance of this Precept, by the help of God's Grace, to which I commend you, and conclude.
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Now the God of Peace — make you perfect in every good Work to do his Will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom• be glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Now the God of Peace — make you perfect in every good Work to do his Will, working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom• be glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Duty and Offence do neerly confine, and almost indiscernibly differ one from the other; for there are about this Case Precepts which seem to contradict;
Duty and Offence do nearly confine, and almost indiscernibly differ one from the other; for there Are about this Case Precepts which seem to contradict;
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According to the general drift of Scripture, and the tenour of our Religion, we are in charity obliged to concern our selves heartily for the good of our Neighbour,
According to the general drift of Scripture, and the tenor of our Religion, we Are in charity obliged to concern our selves heartily for the good of our Neighbour,
Let us (saith the Apostle to the Hebrews) consider one another to provoke unto love, and to good works: Let us (saith S. Paul to the Romans) follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edifie another;
Let us (Says the Apostle to the Hebrews) Consider one Another to provoke unto love, and to good works: Let us (Says S. Paul to the Romans) follow After the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify Another;
To be zealous and earnest in the maintenance and propagation of Truth, of Vertue, of Piety, is a Duty incumbent on us, which implieth care and activity concerning others;
To be zealous and earnest in the maintenance and propagation of Truth, of Virtue, of Piety, is a Duty incumbent on us, which Implies care and activity Concerning Others;
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for the Duties and Affairs of Men are so entangled or interwoven, that we can hardly prosecute any Concernments of our own, without being engaged in the Matters of others:
for the Duties and Affairs of Men Are so entangled or interwoven, that we can hardly prosecute any Concernments of our own, without being engaged in the Matters of Others:
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while we transact our own Business, we cannot avoid the furthering, or obstructing the Business of others, who are engaged in the same, or contrary Designs:
while we transact our own Business, we cannot avoid the furthering, or obstructing the Business of Others, who Are engaged in the same, or contrary Designs:
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How then shall we reconcile these things? how shall we in the case sever between the bounds of Duty and Blame? It is indeed somewhat difficult to do it precisely,
How then shall we reconcile these things? how shall we in the case sever between the bounds of Duty and Blame? It is indeed somewhat difficult to do it precisely,
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the Quiet here meant is opposed to disorderly motion, to turbulency, to contention, to pragmatical curiosity, to all such exorbitant behaviour, whereby the Right of others is infringed, their Peace disturbed, their just Interest or Welfare any-wise prejudiced:
the Quiet Here meant is opposed to disorderly motion, to turbulency, to contention, to pragmatical curiosity, to all such exorbitant behaviour, whereby the Right of Others is infringed, their Peace disturbed, their just Interest or Welfare anywise prejudiced:
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This Quiet is a calm, steady, regular way of proceeding, within the bounds and measures prescribed by Reason, Justice, and Charity, Modesty, and Sobriety;
This Quiet is a Cam, steady, regular Way of proceeding, within the bounds and measures prescribed by Reason, justice, and Charity, Modesty, and Sobriety;
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And NONLATINALPHABET, to do our own Business, or to act things proper and pertinent to us; things which sute to our Condition, our Station, our Vocation;
And, to do our own Business, or to act things proper and pertinent to us; things which suit to our Condition, our Station, our Vocation;
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whereby we may discharge our own Duties, and supply our own Needs; may work benefit to others, or however avoid being any-wise burthensome or troublesome to them;
whereby we may discharge our own Duties, and supply our own Needs; may work benefit to Others, or however avoid being anywise burdensome or troublesome to them;
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in another place S. Paul calleth it NONLATINALPHABET, to work with quiet, opposing it NONLATINALPHABET, being over-busy, or pragmatically curious, and to walking disorderly;
in Another place S. Paul calls it, to work with quiet, opposing it, being overbusy, or pragmatically curious, and to walking disorderly;
1. Superiors may intermeddle with the Business of their Inferiors, (that is, of such as are subject to their care and charge) in all matters relating to the needful execution of their Office.
1. Superiors may intermeddle with the Business of their Inferiors, (that is, of such as Are Subject to their care and charge) in all matters relating to the needful execution of their Office.
if any man disparageth Religion, we should strive to clear its repute; if any man impugneth any Divine Truth of moment, we should endeavour to assert it;
if any man disparageth Religion, we should strive to clear its repute; if any man impugns any Divine Truth of moment, we should endeavour to assert it;
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Thus Elias maintained the true Worship of God against all the Corrupters of it, the Kings and whole Nation of Israel: Thus the Prophets did not forbear to tax the wicked manners of the Princes, the Priests,
Thus Elias maintained the true Worship of God against all the Corrupters of it, the Kings and Whole nation of Israel: Thus the prophets did not forbear to Tax the wicked manners of the Princes, the Priests,
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Every Man is a Party for his Prince against Rebels, for the Church against Schismaticks, for the Law against lawless Transgressors, for common Peace, against those who outragiously disturb it:
Every Man is a Party for his Prince against Rebels, for the Church against Schismatics, for the Law against lawless Transgressors, for Common Peace, against those who outrageously disturb it:
This is indeed doing our own Business, for to preserve our Life with its conveniencies and comforts, to maintain our Right and just Interest, to keep our Honour and Reputation clear from scandal, is incumbent upon us;
This is indeed doing our own Business, for to preserve our Life with its Conveniences and comforts, to maintain our Right and just Interest, to keep our Honour and Reputation clear from scandal, is incumbent upon us;
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If we see him exposing his Life to any great hazard, or engaging his Soul into any great sin, we may in any fair way, (by Admonition, Advice, Reproof, politick Device, harmless Force) without any invitation or licence, with or against his will, presume to reclaim or restrain him.
If we see him exposing his Life to any great hazard, or engaging his Soul into any great since, we may in any fair Way, (by Admonition, advice, Reproof, politic Device, harmless Force) without any invitation or licence, with or against his will, presume to reclaim or restrain him.
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If any signal opportunity of doing our Neighbour considerable good, especially to his Soul, doth offer it self, we may lawfully, we should in charity embrace it;
If any signal opportunity of doing our Neighbour considerable good, especially to his Soul, does offer it self, we may lawfully, we should in charity embrace it;
and we have to countenance us therein, the common example of good Men, who for doing thus, have worthily been accompted the Friends and Benefactors of Mankind.
and we have to countenance us therein, the Common Exampl of good Men, who for doing thus, have worthily been accounted the Friends and Benefactors of Mankind.
because there is no exorbitancy or disorder in such proceeding, because God's Law and sound Reason have appropriated these things to us, and made them our concernment:
Because there is no exorbitancy or disorder in such proceeding, Because God's Law and found Reason have appropriated these things to us, and made them our concernment:
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A Lay-man should not intrude himself to administer the Sacred Functions of Authoritative Teaching, of dispensing the Sacraments, of exercising Spiritual Censures, of defining Theological Controversies, which are committed to the Guides and Pastors of the Church.
A Layman should not intrude himself to administer the Sacred Functions of Authoritative Teaching, of dispensing the Sacraments, of exercising Spiritual Censures, of defining Theological Controversies, which Are committed to the Guides and Pastors of the Church.
2. We should not (without Call, or Allowance) meddle with our Superiors, so as to advise them, to reprehend them, to blame or inveigh against their Proceedings;
2. We should not (without Call, or Allowance) meddle with our Superiors, so as to Advice them, to reprehend them, to blame or inveigh against their Proceedings;
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Nothing in this busy and licentious Age is more usual, then for private Men to invade the Office, to exercise the Duties, to canvas and control the Actions of their Superiors;
Nothing in this busy and licentious Age is more usual, then for private Men to invade the Office, to exercise the Duties, to canvas and control the Actions of their Superiors;
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our establishment in all respects is more perfect then Plato 's Common-wealth, or the State of Eutopia: Thus doth each Man appoint himself Counsellor of State,
our establishment in all respects is more perfect then Plato is Commonwealth, or the State of Eutopia: Thus does each Man appoint himself Counsellor of State,
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and turns Legislator without any Call from the King, or Choice of the Country; every one snatches at the Scepter, and invests himself with the Senator's Robe;
and turns Legislator without any Call from the King, or Choice of the Country; every one snatches At the Sceptre, and invests himself with the Senator's Robe;
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and what greater injury can we do them, or the Publick? to fix or reverse Laws, belongeth to the highest Authority and deepest Wisdom, which 'tis enormous presumption for us to arrogate to our selves;
and what greater injury can we do them, or the Public? to fix or reverse Laws, belongeth to the highest authority and Deepest Wisdom, which it's enormous presumption for us to arrogate to our selves;
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our Duty and our Priviledg, (for so it is, if we could understand it, it being far more easy and safe) it is to submit and obey with quiet and patience;
our Duty and our Privilege, (for so it is, if we could understand it, it being Far more easy and safe) it is to submit and obey with quiet and patience;
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and who may say to him, What dost thou? Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake? Do all things without murmurings, and disputings:
and who may say to him, What dost thou? Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake? Do all things without murmurings, and disputings:
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He that employeth them in that great Work of governing the World, and maketh them Instruments of his Providence, is not wanting in affording to them direction,
He that employeth them in that great Work of governing the World, and makes them Instruments of his Providence, is not wanting in affording to them direction,
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According to the ordinary reason of things they are best able to judg of such things, being, by reason of their eminent station, able to discern more, and farther then others;
According to the ordinary reason of things they Are best able to judge of such things, being, by reason of their eminent station, able to discern more, and farther then Others;
wherefore we are altogether incompetent Judges, and impertinent Dealers about those things; it is great odds, that in doing so, we shall mistake, and misbehave our selves;
Wherefore we Are altogether incompetent Judges, and impertinent Dealers about those things; it is great odds, that in doing so, we shall mistake, and misbehave our selves;
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4. We should not, without the desire or leave of Parties concerned, intermeddle in the smaller Temporal Interests of others, upon pretence to further them,
4. We should not, without the desire or leave of Parties concerned, intermeddle in the smaller Temporal Interests of Others, upon pretence to further them,
or with design to cross them, for every man should be left to himself to chuse, a•d to manage his own Business, prosecuting it in the method he best liketh (consistent with Law and Justice towards others) without interruption or control:
or with Design to cross them, for every man should be left to himself to choose, a•d to manage his own Business, prosecuting it in the method he best liketh (consistent with Law and justice towards Others) without interruption or control:
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and suffereth most by frustration of his endeavours, so it is equal that a free choice of his proceedings should be allowed him, without impediment or disturbance;
and suffers most by frustration of his endeavours, so it is equal that a free choice of his proceedings should be allowed him, without impediment or disturbance;
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This especially we say, in respect to matters of lesser consequence, such as most worldly Interests are) by the ill success whereof our Neighbour is not extreamly dammaged or hurt;
This especially we say, in respect to matters of lesser consequence, such as most worldly Interests Are) by the ill success whereof our Neighbour is not extremely damaged or hurt;
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for in such cases the immodesty and arrogancy of medling, with the vexation and trouble it is apt to work, do commonly much outweigh any benefit we can presume by our medling to procure.
for in such cases the immodesty and arrogance of meddling, with the vexation and trouble it is apt to work, do commonly much outweigh any benefit we can presume by our meddling to procure.
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as without considerable reason or need, to infringe any mans liberty, to cross his humour, to obstruct his pleasure, however discordant these may be to our Judgment and Palate:
as without considerable reason or need, to infringe any men liberty, to cross his humour, to obstruct his pleasure, however discordant these may be to our Judgement and Palate:
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to retain the satisfaction, which our own perswasion affordeth, is enough to content a just and sober Mind, without triumphing over the understandings of others.
to retain the satisfaction, which our own persuasion affords, is enough to content a just and Sobrium Mind, without triumphing over the understandings of Others.
for this is a rude way of dispossessing men of that, which by common Law of society they suppose themselves to enjoy, speaking their mind through, and perfecting their Discourse;
for this is a rude Way of dispossessing men of that, which by Common Law of society they suppose themselves to enjoy, speaking their mind through, and perfecting their Discourse;
'tis vexatious, and therefore always discourteous, sometimes very injurious. 11. It is good to be very staunch and cautious of talking about other Men,
it's vexatious, and Therefore always discourteous, sometime very injurious. 11. It is good to be very staunch and cautious of talking about other Men,
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This is the common refuge of Idleness, and the practice of fidling Gossips, who because they will do nothing themselves, must be reflecting upon the doings of others;
This is the Common refuge of Idleness, and the practice of fiddling Gossips, who Because they will do nothing themselves, must be reflecting upon the doings of Others;
and that they may not say nothing, will talk impertinently: NONLATINALPHABET, S. Paul well coupleth together, that is, frivolous Tatlers and Busy-bodies;
and that they may not say nothing, will talk impertinently:, S. Paul well Coupleth together, that is, frivolous Tattlers and Busybodies;
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'tis rude to disturb any Man in the enjoiment of his lawful freedom, to interrupt him in his conversation with himself, to obstruct his private satisfactions:
it's rude to disturb any Man in the enjoyment of his lawful freedom, to interrupt him in his Conversation with himself, to obstruct his private satisfactions:
of enjoying his own Thoughts, of meditating upon his Concerns, of examining his ways, of composing his Passions, of studying Truth, of devotion and entercourse with his God;
of enjoying his own Thoughts, of meditating upon his Concerns, of examining his ways, of composing his Passion, of studying Truth, of devotion and intercourse with his God;
it is a practice upon many accompts blameable. It is commonly impertinent curiosity; for men hide things, because they do not think others concerned to know them;
it is a practice upon many accounts blameable. It is commonly impertinent curiosity; for men hide things, Because they do not think Others concerned to know them;
encroaching upon the innocent freedoms which they would enjoy, without rendring accompt to any; trespassing upon their bashfulness, or frustrating their discretion;
encroaching upon the innocent freedoms which they would enjoy, without rendering account to any; trespassing upon their bashfulness, or frustrating their discretion;
so that to break open the Closet of a Man's Breast, to ransack his Mind, to pilfer away his Thoughts, his Affections, his Purposes, may well be deemed a worse sort of Burglary or Theft,
so that to break open the Closet of a Man's Breast, to ransack his Mind, to pilfer away his Thoughts, his Affections, his Purposes, may well be deemed a Worse sort of Burglary or Theft,
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for Men generally do suppose each other to be under a tacit, but well understood compact, obliged mutually (as they tender greatly the retaining their own Secrets,
for Men generally do suppose each other to be under a tacit, but well understood compact, obliged mutually (as they tender greatly the retaining their own Secrets,
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Yea, if the knowledg of what our Neighbour would conceal, doth casually arrive to us, it is adviseable to smother it, 'tis inhumanity to reveal it to his prejudice.
Yea, if the knowledge of what our Neighbour would conceal, does casually arrive to us, it is Advisable to smother it, it's inhumanity to reveal it to his prejudice.
and he is commended for his discretion, who to a Prince asking him what of his he should impart to him? replied, What-ever you please, except your Secrets;
and he is commended for his discretion, who to a Prince asking him what of his he should impart to him? replied, Whatever you please, except your Secrets;
thus should private men beware (at least in that magisterial or eager way) to meddle with Political Affairs, illiterate Men with Scholastical, Laymen with Theological, unexperienced Men with any such matters, the comprehension whereof dependeth upon Skill and Exercise;
thus should private men beware (At least in that magisterial or eager Way) to meddle with Political Affairs, illiterate Men with Scholastical, Laymen with Theological, unexperienced Men with any such matters, the comprehension whereof dependeth upon Skill and Exercise;
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These are some more general Rules concerning the matter in hand, I should now (if time did permit) insist upon some particular kinds of Medling, (Advice, Reproof, Interposing in Contests) but in regard to your patience, I shall proceed no further at present.
These Are Some more general Rules Concerning the matter in hand, I should now (if time did permit) insist upon Some particular Kinds of Meddling, (advice, Reproof, Interposing in Contests) but in regard to your patience, I shall proceed no further At present.
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In what cases it is allowable or commendable to meddle with the Affairs of others. II. Next ▪ I propounded some general Rules concerning this matter, according to which we may discern in what cases medling with the Affairs of others is commonly blameable. Thus far I have proceeded; III. I shall now give some Directions concerning particular kinds of medling.
In what cases it is allowable or commendable to meddle with the Affairs of Others. II Next ▪ I propounded Some general Rules Concerning this matter, according to which we may discern in what cases meddling with the Affairs of Others is commonly blameable. Thus Far I have proceeded; III. I shall now give Some Directions Concerning particular Kinds of meddling.
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And because they are many, I shall at present only insist upon three, (referring others to other occasions) they are, Advice, Reproof, Interposing in Contests, and Contentions. I.
And Because they Are many, I shall At present only insist upon three, (referring Others to other occasions) they Are, advice, Reproof, Interposing in Contests, and Contentions. I.
2. We should not indeed, with any violence or importunity, thrust Advice upon our Equals, or upon any Man not subject to our charge, who is unwilling to receive it;
2. We should not indeed, with any violence or importunity, thrust advice upon our Equals, or upon any Man not Subject to our charge, who is unwilling to receive it;
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which practice consisteth not with modesty, and needs must breed offence, it is indeed injust; for every Man of right is to be allowed to act by his own Advice,
which practice Consisteth not with modesty, and needs must breed offence, it is indeed injust; for every Man of right is to be allowed to act by his own advice,
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If thou hast performed the part of a faithful Friend, of a good Man, of a charitable Christian in advising what seemed best to thee, that may abundantly satisfie thee;
If thou hast performed the part of a faithful Friend, of a good Man, of a charitable Christian in advising what seemed best to thee, that may abundantly satisfy thee;
if it prosper, the goodness of thy Judgment will be applauded: whereas the confident Director, if Success crosseth his Advice, is exclaimed upon for his rashness;
if it prosper, the Goodness of thy Judgement will be applauded: whereas the confident Director, if Success Crosseth his advice, is exclaimed upon for his rashness;
What the Ministers of God, or Spiritual Pastors do in this kind, they do it by special commission or instinct, (as the Prophets in reprehending Princes and Priests,
What the Ministers of God, or Spiritual Pastors doe in this kind, they do it by special commission or instinct, (as the prophets in reprehending Princes and Priests,
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NONLATINALPHABET, Rebuke not an Elder, (or one more aged then thy self) but entreat him as a Father, (that is, advise him in the most respectful and gentle manner) is the charge of S. Paul to B. Timothy. In case of grievance,
, Rebuke not an Elder, (or one more aged then thy self) but entreat him as a Father, (that is, Advice him in the most respectful and gentle manner) is the charge of S. Paul to B. Timothy. In case of grievance,
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for to reprove for things not done, or (which in moral reckoning is the same) for things not apparent, is both unjust, and argueth a malignant disposition:
for to reprove for things not done, or (which in moral reckoning is the same) for things not apparent, is both unjust, and argue a malignant disposition:
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but then enrageth, when it is supposed to be inflicted unjustly or maliciously: Even those who contentedly will bear friendly Reproof, can worst brook to be causlesly taxed.
but then enrageth, when it is supposed to be inflicted unjustly or maliciously: Even those who contentedly will bear friendly Reproof, can worst brook to be causelessly taxed.
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far more gladly would he be commending their good Deeds, and cherishing their Vertue; nothing therefore but Conscience and Charity can put him on this Emploiment.
Far more gladly would he be commending their good deeds, and cherishing their Virtue; nothing Therefore but Conscience and Charity can put him on this Employment.
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for then even they who have the juster cause, are wont to do unjust things, in which 'tis hard for any Man engaged not to have share, at least not to undergo the imputation of them:
for then even they who have the juster cause, Are wont to do unjust things, in which it's hard for any Man engaged not to have share, At least not to undergo the imputation of them:
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We may cautiously mediate perhaps, or advise to Agreement; but not pretend as Judges with Authority to decide the Controversy; this savoureth of arrogance;
We may cautiously mediate perhaps, or Advice to Agreement; but not pretend as Judges with authority to decide the Controversy; this savoureth of arrogance;
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this will work trouble to us, and bring the displeasure of both sides upon us; it is hard in doing so, to avoid becoming Parties, and offending one side:
this will work trouble to us, and bring the displeasure of both sides upon us; it is hard in doing so, to avoid becoming Parties, and offending one side:
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5. If we would at all meddle in these Cases, it should be only in endeavouring, by the most fair and prudent means, to renew Peace, and reconcile the Dissenters;
5. If we would At all meddle in these Cases, it should be only in endeavouring, by the most fair and prudent means, to renew Peace, and reconcile the Dissenters;
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if we can by exhortation and persuasion to Peace, by removing misprisions, by representing things handsomly, by mitigating their passions, bring them to good terms;
if we can by exhortation and persuasion to Peace, by removing misprisions, by representing things handsomely, by mitigating their passion, bring them to good terms;
No Man loveth that others should invade his Office, or intrude into his Business; therefore in justice every Man should forbear doing so toward others.
No Man loves that Others should invade his Office, or intrude into his Business; Therefore in Justice every Man should forbear doing so towards Others.
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removing the distinction between Superior, Inferior, and Equal rendring each Man's Business uncertain; while some undertake that which belongeth not to them:
removing the distinction between Superior, Inferior, and Equal rendering each Man's Business uncertain; while Some undertake that which belongeth not to them:
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4. Quietness preserveth Concord and Amity ▪ for no Man is thereby provoked, being suffered undisturbedly to proceed in his course, according to his mind and pleasure:
4. Quietness Preserveth Concord and Amity ▪ for no Man is thereby provoked, being suffered undisturbedly to proceed in his course, according to his mind and pleasure:
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and cannot but oppose those, who attempt to bereave him of it; whence between the busy-body assailing, and others defending their Liberty, Combustions must arise.
and cannot but oppose those, who attempt to bereave him of it; whence between the busybody assailing, and Others defending their Liberty, Combustions must arise.
Every Man gladly would be Neighbour to a quiet Person, as who by the steady calmness and smoothness of his humour, the inoffensive stillness and sweetness of his demeanour, doth afford all the pleasure of Conversation, without any cross or trouble.
Every Man gladly would be Neighbour to a quiet Person, as who by the steady calmness and smoothness of his humour, the inoffensive stillness and sweetness of his demeanour, does afford all the pleasure of Conversation, without any cross or trouble.
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But no Man willingly would dwell by him, who is apt ever to be infesting him by his turbulent humour, his obstreperous talk, his tumultuous and furious carriage;
But no Man willingly would dwell by him, who is apt ever to be infesting him by his turbulent humour, his obstreperous talk, his tumultuous and furious carriage;
for the Pride which keepeth at home, within a Man's heart or fancy, not issuing forth to trouble others, may indeed well be despised, as hugely silly and vain;
for the Pride which Keepeth At home, within a Man's heart or fancy, not issuing forth to trouble Others, may indeed well be despised, as hugely silly and vain;
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7. Quietness adorneth any Profession, bringing credit, respect, and love thereto; but Pragmaticalness is scandalous, and procureth odium to any Party or Cause:
7. Quietness adorneth any Profession, bringing credit, respect, and love thereto; but Pragmaticalness is scandalous, and procureth odium to any Party or Cause:
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keeping Men not only from needless encumbrances of Business, but from the hazards of it, or being charged with its bad success: but Pragmaticalness is dangerous;
keeping Men not only from needless encumbrances of Business, but from the hazards of it, or being charged with its bad success: but Pragmaticalness is dangerous;
for if things go ill, the Medler surely will be loaded with the blame; the profit, and commendation of Prosperities will accrue to the Persons immediately concerned;
for if things go ill, the Meddler surely will be loaded with the blame; the profit, and commendation of Prosperities will accrue to the Persons immediately concerned;
but the disaster and dammage will be imputed to those who meddled in the Business; to excuse or ease themselves, Men will cast the disgrace on those who did project, or further the undertaking:
but the disaster and damage will be imputed to those who meddled in the Business; to excuse or ease themselves, Men will cast the disgrace on those who did project, or further the undertaking:
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Is it imaginable, that we can easily bring others to our bent, or induce Men to submit their Business to our judgement and humour? Will not he that attempteth such things, assuredly expose himself to disappointment and regret? Is it not therefore wisdom to let every Man have his own way,
Is it imaginable, that we can Easily bring Others to our bent, or induce Men to submit their Business to our judgement and humour? Will not he that attempteth such things, assuredly expose himself to disappointment and regret? Is it not Therefore Wisdom to let every Man have his own Way,
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To study his own near Concernments, to provide for the necessities and conveniencies of his Life, to look to the Interests of his Soul, to be diligent in his Calling, to discharge faithfully and carefully all his Duties relating to God and Man, will abundantly employ a Man;
To study his own near Concernments, to provide for the necessities and Conveniences of his Life, to look to the Interests of his Soul, to be diligent in his Calling, to discharge faithfully and carefully all his Duties relating to God and Man, will abundantly employ a Man;
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Seeing then every Man hath burthen enough on his shoulders, imposed by God and Nature, it is vain to take on him more load, by engaging himself in the Affairs of others;
Seeing then every Man hath burden enough on his shoulders, imposed by God and Nature, it is vain to take on him more load, by engaging himself in the Affairs of Others;
And the wise Hebrew, Eccl. 38. 26. The wisdom of a learned man comes by opportunity of leisure, (NONLATINALPHABET) and he that hath little Business shall be wise;
And the wise Hebrew, Ecclesiastes 38. 26. The Wisdom of a learned man comes by opportunity of leisure, () and he that hath little Business shall be wise;
in perusing them we may sufficiently busy our selves, and let our idle hours pass gratefully, we may meddle with our selves, studying our own dispositions, examining our principles and purposes, reflecting on our thoughts, words, and actions;
in perusing them we may sufficiently busy our selves, and let our idle hours pass gratefully, we may meddle with our selves, studying our own dispositions, examining our principles and Purposes, reflecting on our thoughts, words, and actions;
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to do this, we have an unquestionable right, and by it we shall obtain vast benefit, much greater then we can hope to get by puddering in the designs or doings of others.
to do this, we have an unquestionable right, and by it we shall obtain vast benefit, much greater then we can hope to get by puddering in the designs or doings of Others.
Pragmaticalness then, as it is very dangerous and troublesome, so it is perfectly needless; it is a kind of idleness, but of all idleness the most unreasonable:
Pragmaticalness then, as it is very dangerous and troublesome, so it is perfectly needless; it is a kind of idleness, but of all idleness the most unreasonable:
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Tanta hújus mali libido mentes hominum invasit, ut etiam qui procul ab aliis vitiis recesserunt, in istud tamen, quasi in extremum Diaboli laqueum, incidant. Ad Celant.
Tanta hújus mali libido mentes hominum invasit, ut etiam qui procul ab Others Vitiis recesserunt, in istud tamen, quasi in extremum Diaboli laqueum, incidant. Ad Celant.
The two greatest men and gravest Divines of their time, S. Greg. Naz. and S. Basil) could entertain one another with facetious Epistles. (Greg. Naz. Ep. 7. ad Basil. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Et Ep. 8.)
The two greatest men and Gravest Divines of their time, S. Greg. Nazareth and S. Basil) could entertain one Another with facetious Epistles. (Greg. Nazareth Epistle 7. and Basil., etc. Et Epistle 8.)
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Neque enim it à generati à natura sumus, ut ad ludum jocúmque facti videamur; sed ad severitatem potiùs, & ad quaedam studia graviora, atque majora. Cic. Off. 1.
Neque enim it à Generati à Nature sumus, ut ad ludum jocúmque facti videamur; sed ad severitatem potiùs, & ad quaedam Studia graviora, atque marjoram. Cic Off. 1.
NONLATINALPHABET. Philo in Decal. Nè quisquam facili juratione etiam ad perjurium decidisset, & in Ecclesia populo praedicabat, & suos instituerat, nè quis juraret nec ad modicum quidem. Posid. in Vit. S. Aug. c. 25.
. Philo in Decal. Nè quisquam Facili juratione etiam ad perjurium decidisset, & in Ecclesia populo praedicabat, & suos instituerat, nè quis juraret nec ad modicum quidem. Poseidon. in Vit. S. Aug. c. 25.
Qui dum dicit, malus videtur, •tique m•lè dicit. Qui•t. 6. 2. Nisi qu•d i••p•ritos eti•• ani••sos atqu• iracundes esse manifestum est, dum per i••piam consilii & ser••is ad i••eu•diam facilè vertu•tur. Firmil. apud Cyp. Ep. 75.
Qui dum dicit, malus videtur, •tique m•lè dicit. Qui•t. 6. 2. Nisi qu•d i••p•ritos eti•• ani••sos atqu• iracundes esse Manifest est, dum per i••piam Consilii & ser••is ad i••eu•diam facilè vertu•tur. Firmil. apud Cyprus Epistle 75.
— & inh•manum est, & ipsi qui dicit inutile; tum causae contrarium, quia planè & adversarii tiunt, & inimi•i: & quantulumcunque his virium est, contumeliâ augetur. Quint. 12. 9.
— & inh•manum est, & ipsi qui dicit inutile; tum causae Contrary, quia planè & Adversaries tiunt, & inimi•i: & quantulumcunque his virium est, contumeliâ augetur. Quint. 12. 9.
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This case is like the other cases, wherein the practice of good and great men, although excusable, is not yet exemplary: as the heroical acts of David, of Sampson, of Ehud, of Phine as, of Elias, of Moses; David 's Duel, Sampson 's Suicide, Moses 's slaying the Egyptian, Ehud 's stabbing the K. of Moab, Elia• 's calling for fire, by extraordinaand peculiar inflict.
This case is like the other cases, wherein the practice of good and great men, although excusable, is not yet exemplary: as the heroical acts of David, of Sampson, of Ehud, of Phine as, of Elias, of Moses; David is Duel, Sampson is Suicide, Moses is slaying the Egyptian, Ehud is stabbing the K. of Moab, Elia• is calling for fire, by extraordinaand peculiar inflict.
Lingua Christum confessa non sit maledica, non turbulenta, non conviciis & litibus perstrepens audiatur. Cypr. de Vnit. Eccl. Conviciis & maledictis quaeso vos abstinete; quia neque maledici regnum Dei consequentur; & lingua quae Christum confessa est, incolumis & pura cum suo honore servanda est. Cypr. Ep. 7.
Lingua Christ confessa non sit maledica, non turbulenta, non Conviciis & litibus perstrepens audiatur. Cyprus de Unit Ecclesiastes Conviciis & maledictis quaeso vos Abstinent; quia neque maledici Kingdom Dei consequentur; & lingua Quae Christ confessa est, incolumis & Pura cum Sue honore servanda est. Cyprus Epistle 7.
Hinc intelligere possumus quàm gravis sit & perniciosa maledictio, quando, etiamsi alia bona adfuerint, sola excludit à coelo. Salv. de Guber. Dei lib. 3.
Hinc intelligere possumus quàm gravis sit & perniciosa Malediction, quando, Even if Alias Bona adfuerint, sola excludit à coelo. Salvation de Guber. Dei lib. 3.
the scourge of the tongue, Job 5. 21. Prov. 12. 18. There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword. Psal. 57. 4. & 59. 7. & 64. 3. Psal. 52. 2. sharp rasour. Prov. 30. 14. knives.
the scourge of the tongue, Job 5. 21. Curae 12. 18. There is that speaks like the piercings of a sword. Psalm 57. 4. & 59. 7. & 64. 3. Psalm 52. 2. sharp razor. Curae 30. 14. knives.
Vid. Herm. Pastor. where the Pastor observes, that the Devil doth in his temptations intersperse some truths, serving to render his delusions passable.
Vid. Herm. Pastor. where the Pastor observes, that the devil does in his temptations intersperse Some truths, serving to render his delusions passable.
Christianis temporibus detrahunt, & mala quae illa civitas pertulit, Christo imputant. De Civ. D. I. 1. III. 31. They (saith that great Father) detract from the Christian times, and impute the evils which that city suffered, unto Christ.
Christianis temporibus detrahunt, & mala Quae illa Civitas pertulit, Christ imputant. De Civ. D. I. 1. III. 31. They (Says that great Father) detract from the Christian times, and impute the evils which that City suffered, unto christ.
Neque verò illa justa est excusatio, Referentibus aliis injuriam facere non possum. Nemo invito auditori libenter refert. Sagitta in lapidem nunquam figitur; interdum resiliens percutit dirigentem. Disc at detractor, dum te videt non libenter audire, non facilè detrahere. Hier. ad Nep•t. Ep. 2.
Neque verò illa Justa est excusatio, Referentibus Others Injuriam facere non possum. Nemo invito auditori Libenter refert. Sagitta in lapidem Never figitur; Interdum resiliens Persecuteth dirigentem. Discontent At detractor, dum te videt non Libenter Audire, non facilè Detract. Hier. ad Nep•t. Epistle 2.
Posidonius relateth of S. Austin, that he had upon his table written these two verses, Quisquis amat dictis •bsentum r•dere vitam, Hanc mensam indignam ••verit esse sibi: (He that loveth by ill speech to gnaw the life of those who are absent, let him know himself unworthy to sit at this table; or, that this table is unfit for him:) and if any there did use detraction, he was offended, and minded them of those verses, threatning also to leave the table, and withdraw to his chamber. Posid. cap. 2•.
Posidonius relateth of S. Austin, that he had upon his table written these two Verses, Quisquis amat dictis •bsentum r•dere vitam, Hanc Mensam indignam ••verit esse sibi: (He that loves by ill speech to gnaw the life of those who Are absent, let him know himself unworthy to fit At this table; or, that this table is unfit for him:) and if any there did use detraction, he was offended, and minded them of those Verses, threatening also to leave the table, and withdraw to his chamber. Poseidon. cap. 2•.
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Plebi non judicium, non veritas. Tac. Ann. 16. Non est consilium in vulgo, non ratio, non discrimen, non diligentia — ex opinione plurima, ex veritate pauca judicat. Cic. pro Planco. NONLATINALPHABET. Phocyl.
People non judicium, non veritas. Tac. Ann. 16. Non est consilium in vulgo, non ratio, non discrimen, non Diligentia — ex opinion Many, ex veritate pauca judicat. Cic Pro Planco.. Phocyl.
Prov. 12. 19. (Prov. 26. 26.) — Refrain your tongue from backbiting: for there is no word so secret that shall goe for nought; and the mouth that slandereth, slayeth the soul. Sap. 1. 11. Et delator habet quod dedit exitium. Vid. Tac. An. 1. p. 45.
Curae 12. 19. (Curae 26. 26.) — Refrain your tongue from backbiting: for there is no word so secret that shall go for nought; and the Mouth that Slandereth, slays the soul. Sap. 1. 11. Et delator habet quod dedit Exitium. Vid. Tac. Nias 1. p. 45.
De occultis cordis alieni temerè judicare iniquum est, & cùm cujus non videntur opera nisi bona, peccatum est ex suspicione reprehendere. Joh. 3. 1. Ep. 1.
De occultis Cordis Alieni temerè judicare Iniquum est, & cùm cujus non videntur opera nisi Bona, peccatum est ex suspicion reprehendere. John 3. 1. Epistle 1.
He that diligently seeketh good, procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. Prov. 11. 27. Prov. 26. 27. It was the punishment of Slanderers in the Law — Then shall ye doe unto him as he had thought to have done unto his brother. Deut. 19. 19. Prov. 19. 5. A false witnesse shall not be unpunished; and he that telleth lies shall not escape. Psal. 52. 4, 5. God shall destroy thee for ever, thou false tongue. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but they that deal truly are his delight. Prov. 12. 22.
He that diligently seeks good, procureth favour: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come unto him. Curae 11. 27. Curae 26. 27. It was the punishment of Slanderers in the Law — Then shall you do unto him as he had Thought to have done unto his brother. Deuteronomy 19. 19. Curae 19. 5. A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that Telleth lies shall not escape. Psalm 52. 4, 5. God shall destroy thee for ever, thou false tongue. Lying lips Are an abomination to the Lord; but they that deal truly Are his delight. Curae 12. 22.
At nos virtutes ipsas invertimus, at { que } Sincerum cupimus vos incrustare; probus quis Nobiscum vivit? multús est demissus homo; illi Tardo cognomen pinguis damus, &c.
At nos Virtues Itself invertimus, At { que } Sincere cupimus vos incrustare; probus quis Nobiscum vivit? multús est demissus homo; illi Tardo cognomen pinguis We give, etc.
Non audes repetere, qui tacendo ampliùs criminaris: & quia non habes quod objicias, simulas vericundiam; ut lector te putet mihi parcere, qui mentiens nec tuae animae pepercisti.
Non audes repetere, qui tacendo ampliùs criminaris: & quia non habes quod objicias, simulas vericundiam; ut lector te putet mihi parcere, qui mentiens nec tuae Spirits pepercisti.
Remedium poenae suae arbitrantur si nemo sit sanctus, si omnibus detrahatur, si turba sit pereuntium, si multitudo peccantium. Hier. ad Asellam. Ep. 99
Remedium Poenae suae arbitrantur si nemo sit Sanctus, si omnibus detrahatur, si turba sit pereuntium, si multitudo sinners. Hier. and Asellam. Epistle 99
God himself (as some of the Fathers observe) hath shewed us an Example of this Equity, descendam igitur & videbo, &c. Gen. 18. 21. NONLATINALPHABET. Theod. Ep 119 & P. Pelagius ad Eliam.
God himself (as Some of the Father's observe) hath showed us an Exampl of this Equity, Descendam igitur & videbo, etc. Gen. 18. 21.. Theod. Epistle 119 & P. Pelagius and Eliam.
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Quantus arrogantiae tumor est, quanta humilitatis ac lenitatis oblivio, arrogantiae suae quanta jactatio, at quis aut facere se posse credat, quod nec Apostolis concessit Dominus, ut zizania à frumento putet se posse discernere, aut quasi ipsi paleam auferre, & aream purgare concessum sit, paleas conetur à tritico separare? Cypr. Ep. 52.
Quantus arrogantiae tumor est, quanta humilitatis ac lenitatis oblivio, arrogantiae suae quanta jactatio, At quis Or facere se posse Credat, quod nec Apostles concessit Dominus, ut zizania à frumento putet se posse discernere, Or quasi ipsi Paleas Auferre, & Area Purgare concessum sit, paleas conetur à tritico separare? Cyprus Epistle 52.
